Bahman Maghsoudlou
Director
Razor's Edge: The Legacy of Iranian Actresses (2016)
An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.
Genres: Documentary, History
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Production Companies: International Film & Video Center
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Runtime: 127 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 2016
Status: Released
Certification: NR