28 years after the Rex Cinema fire, an experimental film connects the destruction of the Ali Akbar Sanati Museum to the history of Iranian cinema.
Synopsis
28 years after the Rex Cinema fire, an experimental film connects the destruction of the Ali Akbar Sanati Museum to the history of Iranian cinema.
Synopsis
The Ali Akbar Sanati Museum, once a repository of the Iranian painter and sculptor's works, was destroyed, erasing a significant cultural legacy. On Mordad 28, 1332, a tragic fire at Rex Cinema claimed many lives. Twenty-eight years later, the film revisits this history through experimental fiction. It features images of the last remnants of the Sanati Museum and sculptures of prisoners, interwoven with voices reflecting the evolution of Iranian cinema from the Sasanian era to the Islamic Revolution.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the aftermath of the Ali Akbar Sanati Museum's destruction.
- Find out about the Rex Cinema fire's historical impact.
- Meet the last survivor of the Sanati Museum through art.
Did You Know
- The Ali Akbar Sanati Museum was completely destroyed.
- On Mordad 28, 1332, many people were burned alive in the Rex Cinema fire.
- The film connects events from the Sasanian era to the Islamic Revolution.
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What happened to the Ali Akbar Sanati Museum?
The Ali Akbar Sanati Museum was destroyed, along with all of its works.
When did the Rex Cinema fire occur?
The Rex Cinema fire occurred on Mordad 28, 1332, resulting in many people being burned alive.
What is the duration of the short film 'Taarikhaneh'?
The short film 'Taarikhaneh' has a duration of 5 minutes.
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