Official movie poster for A Fire (1961), a documentary film

A Fire(1961)

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7.4(7)24m1961-04-01
Documentary

A Fire Synopsis

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and modernization, highlighting the role of the Shah and NIOC in that direction. Under its auspices, Ebrahim Golestan directed A FIRE (1961), a highly visual treatment of a seventy-day oil well fire in the Khuzestan region of southwestern Iran. This film was edited by the Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad and won two awards at the Venice Film Festival in 1961.

A Fire (1961) is a documentary film directed by Ebrahim Golestan, released on April 1, 1961 with a runtime of 24m. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.

Director:
Ebrahim Golestan
Writers:
Ebrahim Golestan
Producers:
Ebrahim Golestan
Cinematographer:
Shahrokh Golestan
Production:
Studio Golestan, Golestan-Film, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
Status:
Released

A Fire Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.

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A Fire was released on April 1, 1961 and runs for 24m.

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A Fire (1961) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.