Bassidji

(France/Switzerland/Iran, 2009, 115 minutes)

An Iranian filmmaker living abroad returns to try and understand the Bassidji, organised supporters of the Islamic regime that rules the country. Intriguing documentary that takes a disenchanted yet passionate look at contemporary Iran through an avowed attempt to understand the other.

A CDP/Interland/Box Productions/Mehran Tamadon production, supported by Centre National de la Cinématographie, Media Plus Slate Funding; with the participation of Télévision Suisse Romande.
Directed by Mehran Tamadon; produced by Catherine Dussart, Franck Hulliard, Elena Tatti, Thierry Spicher, Mehran Tamadon; camera, Majid Gorjian; film editors, Andrée Davanture, Rodolphe Molla.

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