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Once Upon a Time, Cinema

Once Upon a Time, Cinema

Feb 01, 1992 · 1h 32m

Rated 6.6 out of 10

Director

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Overview

The film follows a character known as The Cinematographer, who is looking for someone called Atieh (Future). As he calls out to her, he is magically transported back in time from the early twentieth century to the reign of Naser al-Din Shah in 19th century Iran. Captured by the Shah's guards, he shows films from the history of Iranian cinema to the Shah. The Shah is entranced and eagerly shows his family the apparently magical medium.

About Once Upon a Time, Cinema

What is Once Upon a Time, Cinema about?

The film follows a character known as The Cinematographer, who is looking for someone called Atieh (Future). As he calls out to her, he is magically transported back in time from the early twentieth century to the reign of Naser al-Din Shah in 19th century Iran. Captured by the Shah's guards, he shows films from the history of Iranian cinema to the Shah. The Shah is entranced and eagerly shows…

When was Once Upon a Time, Cinema released?

Once Upon a Time, Cinema was released on February 1, 1992.

How long is Once Upon a Time, Cinema?

Once Upon a Time, Cinema runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who directed Once Upon a Time, Cinema?

Once Upon a Time, Cinema was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time, Cinema?

The cast of Once Upon a Time, Cinema includes Ezzatollah Entezami (Nassereddin Shah), Mehdi Hashemi (Akkas bashi), Mohammadali Keshavarz (Farrash bashi), Akbar Abdi (Malijak) and Dariush Arjmand (Amir Kabir).

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