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80 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

A young Kurdish man sings and writes poetry while living with his parents and a parrot in a country where tradition and modernity clash.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Erfan Shafei, a young Kurdish filmmaker.
  • Find out how music reflects Iranian culture.
  • See the clash of tradition and modernity in Iran.

Did You Know

  • Tehran Blues was released in 2020.
  • The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
  • Erfan Shafei is a Kurdish man living in Iran.

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Kurdish cultureIranian musicYoung filmmakers
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Who is the main character in Tehran Blues?

Erfan Shafei is the main character, a young Kurdish man who aspires to be a film director.

What is the duration of the documentary Tehran Blues?

Tehran Blues has a duration of 80 minutes.

What themes are present in Tehran Blues?

The documentary presents themes of tradition and modernity coexisting and confronting each other in Iran.

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