The House Is Black (1962)

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.

Directed by: Forugh Farrokhzad

Cast: Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan, Hossein Mansouri

Genres: Documentary

Rating: 7.4/10

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