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THE HOUSE IS BLACK

Khaneh siah ast

Directed by Forugh Farrokhzad
Iran, 1963
Documentary, Short
  • 2121 minutes

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.

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.