The only film made by renowned Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, who died at the age of 32. This poetic portrait of a leper colony is considered a landmark film in Iranian cinema and in the history of essay filmmaking. Though it is sometimes difficult to watch, it is one of a handful of films that, in its unremitting portrayal of suffering and difficulty, exposes a powerful, human dignity.
An unforgettable film, and a remedy for depression: “The House Is Black” (pt 1 of 2)
March 12, 2008 by Adam
