Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.
Houshang Golmakani
Director

Mohammadali Keshavarz
Self

Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Self
Fatemeh Makhmalbaf
Self

Samira Makhmalbaf
Self
Moharram Zaynalzadeh
Self

Akbar Abdi
Self

Dariush Arjmand
Self

Ezzatollah Entezami
Self

Werner Herzog
Self
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