Son of the Mullah(2023)
Son of the Mullah Synopsis
In 2019, the multi-awarded filmmaker Nahid Persson Sarvestani (My Stolen Revolution, Prostitution Behind the Veil) filmed the Iranian journalist based in France Roholla Zam, who exposed the Iranian regime money laundering. Months later, Rohollah was lured by moles to Iraq and kidnapped to Iran. After 14 months in prison, he was executed.
Son of the Mullah (2023) is a documentary, drama and crime film directed by Nahid Persson Sarvestani, released on September 1, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Roholla Zam, Ali Javanmardi, Maziyar and Nahid Persson Sarvestani. Viewers rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Nahid Persson Sarvestani
- Producers:
- Setareh Lundgren, Mónica Hernández Rejón
- Production:
- RealReel Doc, ARTE, S.R.T. Films, DR2 Productions, SVT
- Status:
- Released
Son of the Mullah (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Son of the Mullah before you stream it.
Son of the Mullah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roholla Zam
as journalist, the victim
Ali Javanmardi
as journalist, the witness
Maziyar
as journalist, the witness
Nahid Persson Sarvestani
as Director and narrator
Key crew
Directed by Nahid Persson Sarvestani, produced by Setareh Lundgren and Mónica Hernández Rejón.
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Son of the Mullah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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Son of the Mullah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Son of the Mullah online?
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Son of the Mullah (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime and TriArt Play. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Son of the Mullah?
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The main cast of Son of the Mullah (2023) includes Roholla Zam, Ali Javanmardi, Maziyar and Nahid Persson Sarvestani. The film was directed by Nahid Persson Sarvestani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Son of the Mullah released?
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Son of the Mullah was released on September 1, 2023 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Son of the Mullah worth watching?
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Son of the Mullah (2023) holds an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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