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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 18m
LanguagePersian
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorHassan Solhjou
WritersHassan Solhjou
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsSunset Somberness
About Sunset Somberness
On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few months before this tragic event, Mehrjui protested publicly against the censorship of his films and dared Iranian authorities to kill him. Featuring rare and intimate footage from Mehrjui and his wife in the last months of their lives, this documentary offers a unique chance to see the life of an artist in a closed society. Here, a murdered filmmaker is talking about his legacy in battling with censorship in his country.
Directed by Hassan Solhjou, Sunset Somberness leans on a strong ensemble — Dariush Mehrjui, Vahideh Mohammadifar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.
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