Based on the classic Iranian tale "The Shahnameh" ("The Book of Kings") by Ferdowsi, this film follows Zahak's treacherous rise to the throne in Jamkard in Persia. The young and naïve hero Afaridoun will have to save the kingdom and its people from darkness. But he must first conquer his own demons in this portrayal of Persian mythology which reveals human nature.
Original title: The Last Fiction
Directed by: Ashkan RAHGOZAR
Country: Iran
Year of production: 2018
Running time: 01 h 40 min
Category: Feature film out of competition
Techniques used: 2D computer
Version: Version originale persane sous-titrée anglais
Process: Colour
Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults
Directed by: Ashkan RAHGOZAR
Production: HOORAKHSH STUDIOS, Alireza-Ehsan RAHGOZAR
Based on: "The Book of Kings", Ferdowsi
Artistic direction: Ashkan Rahgozar
Script: Ashkan Rahgozar
Graphics: Ashkan Rahgozar, Sina Pakzad Kasra, Kiavash Jahed Parsa
Storyboard: Ashkan Rahgozar, Soha Sooroori
Layout: Babak Arjmand, Reyhaneh Mirhashemi
Sets: Alireza Malmiri, Rasoul Rezaijoo
Animation: Reyhaneh Mirhashemi, Babak Arjmand, Hamed Shamloo, Negin Khajehe, Mahshad Monaghash Sanati
Camera: Negar Sadri, Goli Sharif Bakhtiar
Compositing: Negar Sadri, Goli Sharif Bakhtiar
Music: Christophe Rezai
Sound: Alireza Alavian
Editing: Zhinoos Pedram
Voice: Leila Hatami, Parviz Parastouei, Hamed Behdad, Ashkan Khatibi, Akbar Zanjanpour, Banipal Shoomoon, Bita Farahi, Farokh Nemati, Shaghayegh Farahani, Baran Kosari, Zoheir Yari, Majid Mozafari, Hassan Pourshirazi