Storyline

A sound is heard from the depth of the soil as the archeological exploration of the Shahre Sukhte goes on. While following the archeologists to document the explorations, the film in parallel seeks out the sound coming from the depths of the soil and steps deep in history to accompany the ancient citizens of the city. The film depicts the wonderful city of “Shahre Sukhte” (The Burnt City) in Zabol in Iran, which was home to one of the highest civilizations at the dawn of history lasting for over 1400 years. In this city was no central government or leadership in Shahr-e-Sukhte. The government was administered by a group that was matriarchal, meaning that power was in the hands of women. It may be for this reason that we witness no trace of violence and war in this city. Something that the world today desperately needs.

Key Information

Director Nasser Pooyesh
Writers Nasser Pooyesh
Language FA

Cast & Crew

NaZhid Narooei

Matriarch

Hossein Khajeh

Matriarch's husband

Hossein Mohammad Ghassemi

Medicine Man

Najmeh Mir

Ailing girl

Shaghayegh Barani

Young girl

Khosro Lotfinassab

Young man

Ali Noroozpour

Man from Zabol

Frequently Asked Questions

The runtime of The Burnt City is 52m.

The Burnt City is a Documentary, History movie.

The Burnt City is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Burnt City was directed by Nasser Pooyesh.

The main cast of The Burnt City includes NaZhid Narooei, Hossein Khajeh, Hossein Mohammad Ghassemi.

The Burnt City is originally in FA.