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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