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."
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Feri Farzaneh Director
First release May 3, 1961 · Produced in Iran · Original title Koorosh-e Kabir
Production
Iran
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Original title
Koorosh-e Kabir
Original language
Persian
Spoken on screen
Persian
Release dates
France · May 3, 1961
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No release date listed for United States.
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