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A True Story

19912h 20mAbolfazl Jalili
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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An Iranian film director (played by Jalili himself) embarks on casting for a new project. He believes he has found his lead in Samad Khani, a boy working at a bakery, whose face inspires him.

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What is A True Story (1991) about?

An Iranian film director (played by Jalili himself) embarks on casting for a new project. He believes he has found his lead in Samad Khani, a boy working at a bakery, whose face inspires him.

How long is A True Story?

A True Story has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1991.

Is A True Story worth watching?

A True Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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