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The Pretender
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The Pretender

· 15 min · Not rated

Animation · Documentary · Mystery

The Pretender is a short animated documentary that revisits the life of Attar of Nishapur during the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. Blending cinema with architecture and rock music, the film follows a symbolic journey through the Seven Cities of Love, where Attar reflects on the mystical insights of Sufi philosophy.

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Ramin Hosseinpour | رامین حسین‌پور
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Iran
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