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Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

197739mJean Rouch

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Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

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What is Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) (1977) about?

Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

Who stars in Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?

Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) stars Farrokh Ghaffari (Lui-même), Jean Rouch (Lui-même). The film was directed by Jean Rouch.

How long is Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)?

Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) has a runtime of 39 min and premiered in 1977.

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