Close-Up

1990NR1h 38m8.2

The true story of Hossain Sabzian, a cinephile who impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film.

Pretending to be Mohsen Makhmalbaf making his next movie, Hossain Sabzian enters the home of a well-to-do family in Tehran, promising it a prominent part in his next movie. The actual people involved in the incident re-enact the actual events, followed by the footage from the actual trial that took place.

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Info about Close-Up

Studio(s): Kanoon

Originally Released: May 09, 1990

Production Country: Iran

Genres:Drama, Biography, Crime

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