Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait

Houshang Golmakani
1996-10-19


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70 min

Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.

Cast

Name Character Team
Mohammadali Keshavarz Self Unowned
Mohsen Makhmalbaf Self Unowned
Fatemeh Makhmalbaf Self Unowned
Samira Makhmalbaf Self Unowned
Moharram Zaynalzadeh Self Unowned
Akbar Abdi Self Unowned
Dariush Arjmand Self Unowned
Ezzatollah Entezami Self Unowned
Werner Herzog Self Unowned