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The Outcasts (2007 Film)
''Ekhrajiha'' ( fa, اخراجیها, ''The Outcast'') is a 2007 in film, 2007 Iranian film, written and directed by Masoud Dehnamaki, narrating a story during Iran–Iraq War. The film is Dehnamaki's first feature film, after he directed two documentaries about social problems in Iran. The film had also broken all box-office records in Iran, earning nearly 1 billion Iranian toman, toman only twenty-eight days after its release and finishing its run with over 2 billion toman. Additionally the film is one of few Iranian war movies in which the heroes are extremely flawed and shown to commit acts often viewed as "immoral" by authorities in Iran. Plot The movie, set in 1988 begins when Majid (Kambiz Dirbaz), a local thug from Southern Tehran is released from prison along with his friend Amir (Arzhang Amirfazli). To avoid embarrassment, Majid and his friends have told his family and neighborhood that Majid is returning from Hajj at Mecca. Even though his lie is unveiled after some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masoud Dehnamaki
Masoud Dehnamaki ( fa, مسعود دهنمکی, born 1969 in Ahar, East Azerbaijan) is an Iranian conservative activist, filmmaker, and former journalist. Early life Dehnamaki says that he was a member of the army that liberated Khoramshahr in 1982—a decisive turning point in Iran–Iraq War. Activism Dehnamaki was mostly unknown until he started his activities with Ansar-e Hezbollah. Dehnamaki has been for years the General Commander of the notorious Ansar Hezbollah and a leader of Baseej vigilantes who aggressively attacked conferences and festivals. For years, Massoud Dehnamaki was known widely as the feared enforcer of conservative rules that restricted freedom for women and society. He used to break-up peaceful gatherings, attack speakers, and bring motorcycle vigilantes into streets. Dehnamaki was involved in the Tehran University student riots in July 1999. Several students who were protesting that night the closure of "Salam" and were subsequently beaten up by the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |