Russia / Apr 19, 2024 / 46th Moscow International Film Festival
Facing the Rook (2024)
Directed by Sam Kalantari
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1h 16min
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5.0/10
Plot
“Facing the Rook” is a film about the contemporary Iranian artist, Ali Akbar Sadeghi. It is a free interpretation of his dreams and poems. the story revolves around the artist's latest piece, an artwork with a clear violent expression that is different from his other pieces given the artist's past struggle with depression, the family is concerned about his emotional state and his sons decide to hire a team of psychoanalysts the process sparks an idea in their mind to make a film about their father.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | رخ |
| Original language | فارسی (FA) |
| Spoken languages | فارسی |
| Production countries | Iran |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Aliakbar Sadeghi Foundation |
| Release date | 19 aprile 2024 |
| Production | Sam Kalantari |
| Writer | Sam Kalantari, Arash Sadeghi |
| Cinematography | Mohammad Reza Teymouri |
| Assistant directors | Sam Kalantari |
| Camera operators | Mohammad Reza Teymouri |
| Additional photography | Mohammad Reza Teymouri |
Release dates
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