Journey to Yazdegerd Castle
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Journey to Yazdegerd Castle is a documentary/history film. directed by Aref Mohammadi. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dr. Edward Keall
Synopsis
The documentary tells the story of how a young British-Canadian archaeologist went to Iran in 1962, largely on an adventure. There, he became fascinated by Iranian culture, and began to study the country’s history in earnest, specialising in the pre-Islamic Sasanian era. In 1964, Edward Keall explored the ruins of the so-called Yazdegerd’s Castle, which local legends attributed to the last of the Sasanian king of kings. After he had secured a job in 1972 as a curator at the Royal Ontario Museum (Canada), Keall’s proposal to re-activate his old exploration of the castle of King Yazdegerd was endorsed by the Iranian archaeological authorities. The first Canadian expedition was mounted in 1965; the last one was terminated abruptly in February 1979 when the Shah of Iran was toppled by the supporters of the Ayatollah Khomeini. The film documents the events of these times.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Wave Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey to Yazdegerd Castle about?
The documentary tells the story of how a young British-Canadian archaeologist went to Iran in 1962, largely on an adventure. There, he became fascinated by Iranian culture, and began to study the c...
Who directed Journey to Yazdegerd Castle?
Journey to Yazdegerd Castle was directed by Aref Mohammadi.
How long is Journey to Yazdegerd Castle?
Journey to Yazdegerd Castle has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Journey to Yazdegerd Castle released?
Journey to Yazdegerd Castle was released on July 5, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Journey to Yazdegerd Castle?
The main cast of Journey to Yazdegerd Castle includes Dr. Edward Keall.