The House Is Black(1963)
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The House Is Black Synopsis
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
The House Is Black (1963) is a documentary film directed by Forugh Farrokhzad, released on February 18, 1963 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan and Hossein Mansouri. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 155 ratings.
- Director:
- Forugh Farrokhzad
- Writers:
- Forugh Farrokhzad
- Producers:
- Ebrahim Golestan
- Cinematographer:
- Soleyman Minasian
- Production:
- Studio Golestan
- Status:
- Released
The House Is Black (1963) Trailer
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The House Is Black Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forugh Farrokhzad
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ebrahim Golestan
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Hossein Mansouri
Hossein Mansouri
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Forugh Farrokhzad, written by Forugh Farrokhzad, produced by Ebrahim Golestan.
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The House Is Black Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 155 ratings.
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The House Is Black – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House Is Black online?
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The House Is Black (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House Is Black?
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The main cast of The House Is Black (1963) includes Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan and Hossein Mansouri. The film was directed by Forugh Farrokhzad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House Is Black released?
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The House Is Black was released on February 18, 1963 and runs for 21m.
Is The House Is Black worth watching?
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The House Is Black (1963) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The House Is Black?
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