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A Revolution on Canvas
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A Revolution on Canvas

2023-12-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.4

Documentary

In this hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, Sara Nodjoumi, working with co-director and husband, Till Schauder, makes her directorial debut with this personal film, diving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by her father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi.

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Directors
Till Schauder, Sara Nodjoumi
Production companies
HBO Documentary Films, Partner Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Nicky NodjoumiSelf
Sara NodjoumiSelf
Nahid HagigatSelf

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