The Blind Owl(1975)
بوف کور
An encounter with Sadegh Hedayat's anxiety
The Blind Owl Synopsis
Film based on the famous Iranian novella by Sadegh Hedayat, considered one of the great works of modern Persian prose. A man who is perhaps losing his mind spits his murderous fantasies and confessions at a shadow on the wall of his room that has the shape of an owl.
The Blind Owl (1975) is a mystery, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Kioumars Derambakhsh, released on June 11, 1975 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Parviz Fanizadeh, Parvin Soleymani, Farshid Farshood and Naser Nasiri. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kioumars Derambakhsh
- Writers:
- Sadegh Hedayat, Kioumars Derambakhsh
- Production:
- National Iranian Radio and Television (NIRT)
- Status:
- Released
The Blind Owl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Parviz Fanizadeh
as Pen Case Painter
Parvin Soleymani
as Old Woman
- Farshid Farshood
Farshid Farshood
as Turban-wearing Old Man
- Naser Nasiri
Naser Nasiri
as Butcher
- Novin Ghiasi
Novin Ghiasi
as The Woman
Key crew
Directed by Kioumars Derambakhsh, written by Sadegh Hedayat and Kioumars Derambakhsh.
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The Blind Owl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Blind Owl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blind Owl online?
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Who stars in The Blind Owl?
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The main cast of The Blind Owl (1975) includes Parviz Fanizadeh, Parvin Soleymani, Farshid Farshood, Naser Nasiri and Novin Ghiasi. The film was directed by Kioumars Derambakhsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blind Owl released?
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The Blind Owl was released on June 11, 1975 and runs for 55m.
Is The Blind Owl worth watching?
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The Blind Owl (1975) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.