Germany / Feb 18, 1963 / Oberhausen
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | خانه سیاه است |
| Original language | فارسی (FA) |
| Spoken languages | فارسی |
| Production countries | Iran |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Studio Golestan |
| Official site | facetsmovies.com |
| Release date | 18 febbraio 1963 |
| Production | Ebrahim Golestan |
| Writer | Forugh Farrokhzad |
| Editing | Forugh Farrokhzad |
| Cinematography | Soleyman Minasian |
| Assistant directors | Forugh Farrokhzad |
| Camera operators | Soleyman Minasian |
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| Additional photography | Soleyman Minasian |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Aug 08, 1995 / Locarno Film Festival
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Italy / Aug 29, 2019 / Venice Film Festival
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Physical media
United States / Jan 15, 2008 / DVD
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