Iranian Taboo
"Exposing the Islamic regime's taboo on followers of the Baha'i faith"
Originally released in 2011. Iranian Taboo is a documentary film. directed by Reza Allamehzadeh. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Iranian Taboo tells the harrowing story of Baha'i woman Nadereh and her 14-year-old daughter who decide to sell all their belongings and leave their home in Isfahan to take refuge in the west. The film takes us across continents from Turkey to Israel and from the USA to Iran. We are given unique insights - from the underground Baha'i university (BIHE) to Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi, from the suppressed Baha'i peasants of the Ivel village in the northern province of Mazanraran to Abolhassan Banisadr, 1st president of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Language
FA
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
- Budget
- $300,000
Production Companies
- Take 7 Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iranian Taboo about?
Iranian Taboo tells the harrowing story of Baha'i woman Nadereh and her 14-year-old daughter who decide to sell all their belongings and leave their home in Isfahan to take refuge in the west. The ...
Who directed Iranian Taboo?
Iranian Taboo was directed by Reza Allamehzadeh.
How long is Iranian Taboo?
Iranian Taboo has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Iranian Taboo released?
Iranian Taboo was released on December 1, 2011 in theaters.