Facing the Rook movie poster

Facing the Rook

April 19, 2024 1h 16m

Released 2 years ago in 2024. Facing the Rook is a documentary film. directed by Sam Kalantari. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ali Akbar Sadeghi

Synopsis

“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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 19, 2024 1 year ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
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Language FA Original language
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Country Iran Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Production Companies

  • Aliakbar Sadeghi Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facing the Rook about?

“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, a...

Who directed Facing the Rook?

Facing the Rook was directed by Sam Kalantari.

How long is Facing the Rook?

Facing the Rook has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Facing the Rook released?

Facing the Rook was released on April 19, 2024 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Facing the Rook?

The main cast of Facing the Rook includes Ali Akbar Sadeghi.