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Cyrus the Great 1961 Directed by Feri Farzaneh Koorosh-e Kabir

This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival. It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a very popular symbol in the nationalist project led by the Shah around the legacy of "Cyrus the Great."

Country Iran
Production Country Iran
Language Persian
Spoken Language Persian
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 3 May 1961
25 mins
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