Cyrus the Great

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."

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Release Date

May 3, 1961

Status

Released

Original Title

Koorosh-e Kabir

Runtime

25min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Persian

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