Under the Moonlight


1h 36m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Tehran theological student Seyyed Hassan harbors conflicted feelings as he finishes his Islamic studies and prepares to become a mullah. After an encounter with street urchin Joujeh, Seyyed discovers a community of homeless men living under a nearby bridge. Through contact with these poor but spirit

Film Details

Also Known As
Zir-e Noor-e Maah, Zir-e Noor-e Mah
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Tehran theological student Seyyed Hassan harbors conflicted feelings as he finishes his Islamic studies and prepares to become a mullah. After an encounter with street urchin Joujeh, Seyyed discovers a community of homeless men living under a nearby bridge. Through contact with these poor but spiritual men, Seyyed discovers a fulfillment stronger than anything in his religious studies.

Film Details

Also Known As
Zir-e Noor-e Maah, Zir-e Noor-e Mah
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Grand Prix for Best Film (Critics' Week) at the 2001 Cannes International Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 18, 2002

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2005

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States November 2001

Shown at Fajr International Film Festival January 31 - February 10, 2001.

Shown at Tokyo International Film Festival October 27 - November 4, 2001.

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.

Shown at Bangkok Film Festival November 16-25, 2001.

Released in United States Fall October 18, 2002

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2005

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Fajr International Film Festival January 31 - February 10, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Tokyo International Film Festival October 27 - November 4, 2001.)

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at Bangkok Film Festival November 16-25, 2001.)

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.)