The Search
Thousands of bodies were brought to Behast Zahra cemetery in Tehran following the "Black Friday" massacre on September 8, 1978.
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Thousands of bodies were brought to Behast Zahra cemetery in Tehran following the "Black Friday" massacre on September 8, 1978.
Synopsis
On September 8, 1978, police in Tehran opened fire on protesters, an event known as "Black Friday." Official reports claimed 200 deaths, but thousands of bodies were seen at Behast Zahra cemetery the following day. Families began searching for their missing relatives, uncovering a larger tragedy as many more disappeared in the months that followed. The film documents this search, revealing the extent of the violence leading up to the February 11, 1979, victory of the Revolution.
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