Cyrus the Great

Name: Cyrus the Great
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1961-05-03
Duration: 25 min

25m·Documentary

Directed by Feri Farzaneh·1961

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This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival. It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a very popular symbol in the nationalist project led by the Shah around the legacy of "Cyrus the Great."

DirectorFeri Farzaneh

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