Inside the Iranian Uprising
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Inside the Iranian Uprising is a documentary film. directed by Majed Neisi. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Awin Mostafazadeh, Mahsa Amini, and Shiva Nazarahari
Synopsis
In September 2022, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, died in police custody. She had been arrested by Iran’s religious police, accused of not wearing her hijab properly. The authorities said she had died of a heart attack, but rumors spread that she had been beaten on arrest. Citizens took to the streets in their thousands in fury. This is an extraordinary and shocking insight into what has been happening across Iran, revealing a regime under huge pressure and resorting to extreme cruelty to control its citizens.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Awin Mostafazadeh
as Self
Mahsa Amini
as Self (archive footage)
Shiva Nazarahari
as Self
Ali Khamenei
as Self (archive footage)
Ruhollah Khomeini
as Self (archive footage)
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran
as Self (archive footage)
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
as Self
Nika Shakarami
as Self (archive footage)
Nasrin Shakarami
as Self
Sarina Esmailzadeh
as Self (archive footage)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Passion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inside the Iranian Uprising about?
In September 2022, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, died in police custody. She had been arrested by Iran’s religious police, accused of not wearing her hijab properly. The authorities s...
Who directed Inside the Iranian Uprising?
Inside the Iranian Uprising was directed by Majed Neisi.
How long is Inside the Iranian Uprising?
Inside the Iranian Uprising has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Inside the Iranian Uprising released?
Inside the Iranian Uprising was released on June 29, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inside the Iranian Uprising?
The main cast of Inside the Iranian Uprising includes Awin Mostafazadeh, Mahsa Amini, Shiva Nazarahari, Ali Khamenei, Ruhollah Khomeini.