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Marjan is a 1956 Persian language film. It was the first Persian feature film in the history of Iranian cinema to be produced and directed by a Persian woman, Shahla Riahi, a well-known actress and singer. The 110-minute 35mm, black-and-white film was produced by Arya Film. The story, written for the screen by Mohammad Asemi, concerns a tribe of gypsies that settle near a village.
Original Release
09/09/1956
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shahla Riahi | Marjan |
| Mohammad Ali Jafari | Hamid |
| Ahmad Ghadakchian | |
| Taghi Zohuri | |
| Rahim Roshanian | The village head |
| Taji Ahmadi | |
| Khosrow Farzam | |
| Kambiz Ghadakchian | |
| Mahvash |
Directors
Writers
Mohammad Asemi, Manoochehr Keymaram
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shahla Riahi | Marjan |
| Mohammad Ali Jafari | Hamid |
| Ahmad Ghadakchian | |
| Taghi Zohuri | |
| Rahim Roshanian | The village head |
| Taji Ahmadi | |
| Khosrow Farzam | |
| Kambiz Ghadakchian | |
| Mahvash |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Shahla Riahi | Producer |
