Kingdom of Jamkard, ancient Persia. After defeating the armies of Ahriman, embodiment of evil, King Jamshid, bearer of the light of Divine Power, abandons his people blinded by pride, determined to conquer new lands. Thus, by chance, Zahhaak becomes regent and undertakes the reconstruction of the devastated capital. But then Ahriman, who dwells in the heart of every human being, begins to poison his tormented soul.
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| Release Date: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Genres: | Animation, Drama, Fantasy |
| Production Company: | Hoorakhsh Studios |
| Production Countries: | Iran |
| Casts: | Leila Hatami, Parviz Parastouei, Hamed Behdad, Ashkan Khatibi, Akbar Zanjanpour, Baran Kosari, Banipal Shoomoon, Farrokh Nemati, Hassan Pourshirazi, Shaghayegh Farahani, Melika Sharifinia |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |
I've not heard of this epic tale before. The story feels kind of universal. So much power and the struggle to obtain more, at the cost of everyone else's rights to be free and live a productive and prosperous life. I'd like to know more about Persian literature, specifically Ferdowsi's epic poem "The Book of Kings." I feel the need to rewatch this entire film, possibly several times,to truly understand the level of inner strength and self-sacrifice needed to be free even in one's own mind. Beautifully done, the animating style feels more classic than cgi. I enjoy the art of it.
