Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait(1996)

Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait Synopsis

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.

Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait (1996) is a documentary film directed by Houshang Golmakani, released on October 19, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Mohammadali Keshavarz, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Fatemeh Makhmalbaf and Samira Makhmalbaf. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.