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Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.
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Questions about Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)
How long is Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) has a runtime of 39m ( and 39 minutes).
Who directed Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) was directed by Jean Rouch and released in 1977.
What genre is Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) is a Documentary film (1977).
Who stars in Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?
The cast of Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) includes Farrokh Ghaffari, Jean Rouch.
What is the TMDB rating for Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 votes.
