Deep Dive: Daddy's School (2014)
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Daddy's School tells the story of a family in Iran led by a former political prisoner who transformed his home into a film school. This unique setting allows his family to pursue filmmaking in a restrictive society. The documentary focuses on the family's journey to becoming internationally recognized filmmakers, winning awards at prestigious festivals like Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.
Directed by Hassan Solhjou, the film features Hana Makhmalbaf and Maysam Makhmalbaf, who are central to this narrative. The film runs for 72 minutes and provides insight into how the family's experiences in a closed religious society shaped their artistic expressions and achievements in cinema.
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.
Perfect For
Iranian cinema fansDocumentary enthusiastsFilm festival followers