Face Reading
Face Reading is a feature film. directed by Hadi Afarideh. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Curtain Reading" (pardeh khani) is a dying traditional Iranian art form and the antecedent of Ta'zieh. Traveling performers would mount murals depicting scenes from the Shahnameh, and later, religious scenes, while theatrically recounting the stories. Today, very few readers remain. The film interviews remaining descendants of reader families along with various others to discuss the legacy and history of this practice. It also shows historic photographs and film clips of performances.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Face Reading about?
"Curtain Reading" (pardeh khani) is a dying traditional Iranian art form and the antecedent of Ta'zieh. Traveling performers would mount murals depicting scenes from the Shahnameh, and later, relig...
Who directed Face Reading?
Face Reading was directed by Hadi Afarideh.
How long is Face Reading?
Face Reading has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).