The Holy Cast
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| The Holy Cast | |
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| Directed by | Mohammad Amin Hamedani |
| Written by | Hooman Fazel |
| Produced by | Mohammad Amin Hamedani |
| Edited by | Mohammad Amin Hamedani |
| Music by | Behzad Abdi |
Production company | Owj Art Organization |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
The Holy Cast (Persian: فهرست مقدس) is an Iranian animation film directed by Mohammad Amin Hamedani[1] and written by Hooman Fazel, commissioned by the Owj Arts and Media Organization, and released in cinemas in the country in 2017.[2][3] This animation is based on a true story.[4]
The story of "The Holy Cast" takes place about a century before Islam, in the city of Najran, a place near the border of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where they convert to Christianity at the invitation of a prophet named "Fimun", but they face threats from the Jewish king of that region named "Zunwas" and Haran is ordered to kill Fimun and the adventures that ensue.[5][6]
Awards
Won the Best Animation at the Fajr Film Festival 2015[7] and the Jury Prize at the 30th International Children and Youth Film Festival in Isfahan.[8] This animation has so far won international awards from various festivals including:
- New York, Madrid, Hollywood, Jaipur India, Romania, London.[9]
