Head Wind

2008 1h 5m FA

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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An investigation of government censorship in Iran.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
Writers: Mohammad Rasoulof
Languages: Persian
Countries: Iran

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, shot by Reza Jalali. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mohammad Rasoulof shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1202744 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mohammad Rasoulof directs. Reza Jalali behind the camera. Mohammad Rasoulof cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Iran. Dialogue in Persian.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, shot by Reza Jalali. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Mohammad Rasoulof shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt1202744 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.