“Facing the Rook” is a film about the contemporary Iranian artist, Ali Akbar Sadeghi. It is a free interpretation of his dreams and poems. the story revolves around the artist's latest piece, an artwork with a clear violent expression that is different from his other pieces given the artist's past struggle with depression, the family is concerned about his emotional state and his sons decide to hire a team of psychoanalysts the process sparks an idea in their mind to make a film about their father.
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Sam Kalantari Director · Arash Sadeghi Writer Mohammad Reza Teymouri Cinematographer
First release April 19, 2024 · Produced in Iran · Original title رخ
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Aliakbar Sadeghi Foundation
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Iran
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Original title
رخ
Original language
Persian
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Persian
Release dates
Russia · April 19, 2024
Premiere · 46th Moscow International Film Festival
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