Metropole Cinema
Set in early‑1980s Abadan under siege during the Iran–Iraq war, the film centers on a group striving to keep alive the Metropol Cinema, a beloved local theater now in ruins.Against the backdrop of conflict and nostalgia, characters recall their youth, childhood memories in the cinema, and cling to hope through the survival of this cultural landmark.
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Cast
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Set in early‑1980s Abadan under siege during the Iran–Iraq war, the film centers on a group striving to keep alive the Metropol Cinema, a beloved local theater now in ruins. Against the backdrop of conflict and nostalgia, characters recall their youth, childhood memories in the cinema, and cling to hope through the survival of this cultural landmark.
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- Release date
- Sep 3, 2025
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
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- Language
- Persian
- Country
- Iran
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