The photo
2001-10-13 · 100 min · ★ 10.0
The Photo (Persian: عکس) is a 2001 Iranian drama film Written and directed by Hossein Shahabi
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- Directors
- Hossein Shahabi
- Production companies
- Baran Film House
- Countries
- Iran
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 320,000
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