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Hezar Dastan (1988)

TV Series ★ 6.8 50 min

Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.

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Released
January 1, 1988
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0469703
Country
Iran
Language
Persian
Studio
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Channel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hezar Dastan about?
Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.
Who created Hezar Dastan?
Hezar Dastan was created by Ali Hatami, Ali Hatami.
Who stars in Hezar Dastan?
Hezar Dastan stars Jamshid Mashayekhi, Ali Nasirian, Ezzatollah Entezami, Mohammadali Keshavarz.
When was Hezar Dastan released?
Hezar Dastan is a 1988 drama, history series.
Where can I watch Hezar Dastan?
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