Cyrus the Great (1961)
25m
Running Time
May 3, 1961Release Date
Plot.
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."
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Details.
Release DateMay 3, 1961
Original NameKoorosh-e Kabir
StatusReleased
Running Time25m
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