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The House Is Black
Documentary - 1963
The House Is Black
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Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
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Runtime:
21 min
Release date:
18 Feb 1963
Country:
IR
Languages:
Persian (Farsi)
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
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Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The most powerful Iranian film I've seen.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
10 Sep 2005
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