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200433 minPGdocumentary

The Lost Reels

200433 minPGdocumentary

Ibrahim Khan's historical footage from the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar is restored by Dr. Shahriar Adl in France, highlighting significant moments of the era.

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Mehrdad Zahedian

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Ibrahim Khan's historical footage from the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar is restored by Dr. Shahriar Adl in France, highlighting significant moments of the era.

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Mehrdad Zahediandirector

Mehrdad Zahedianwriter

Shahriar Adlcast

Nosratollah Karimi

Nosratollah Karimicast

Akbar Alemi

Akbar Alemicast

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Ibrahim Khan, a photographer, documented life during the reign of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar. His work included several films that captured significant moments of the era. In France, Dr. Shahriar Adl leads efforts to restore these lost reels. The film details the process of reviving Khan's footage and the historical context behind it. Directed by Mehrdad Zahedian, "The Lost Reels" runs for 33 minutes and was released in 2004.

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