Cyrus the Great (1961)

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."

Released May 3, 1961 25 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short

Country: Iran
Languages: Persian