A former political prisoner in Iran transformed his home into a film school, leading his family to win multiple international awards, including at Cannes and Berlin.
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A former political prisoner in Iran transformed his home into a film school, leading his family to win multiple international awards, including at Cannes and Berlin.
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Hassan Solhjou directs a film about Maysam Makhmalbaf, a former political prisoner in Iran. He transformed his home into a film school for his family. The school nurtured talent, leading to international acclaim for his children. Hana Makhmalbaf emerged as a prominent filmmaker, winning awards at events such as Cannes and Venice. The documentary discusses family dynamics and artistic growth in a restrictive society. It runs for 72 minutes and was released in 2014.
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Why Watch
- See how a home became a film school in Iran.
- Meet the Makhmalbaf family, award-winning filmmakers.
- Find out about filmmaking in a closed society.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2014 and has a duration of 72 minutes.
- Hana Makhmalbaf appears multiple times in the cast list.
- The family has won awards at major film festivals including Cannes and Berlin.
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Who directed the documentary Daddy's School?
Daddy's School was directed by Hassan Solhjou.
What is the duration of the documentary Daddy's School?
The duration of Daddy's School is 72 minutes.
Which notable film festivals have recognized the filmmakers from Daddy's School?
The filmmakers have won awards at Cannes, Venice, Berlin, San Sebastian, and Locarno.
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