Movie

Cyrus the Great

Koorosh-e Kabir

This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival. It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a very popular symbol in the nationalist project led by the Shah around the legacy of "Cyrus the Great."

Director

Feri Farzaneh

Status

Released

Release date

03/05/1961

Original language

Persian