Synopsis
A documentary on provocative artist Bahman Mohassess, the so-called "Persian Picasso," whose acclaimed paintings and sculptures dominated pre-revolutionary Iran.
Scores
Overall Score
28.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.4%
Review Aggregate
88.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, suspenseful, political. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedsuspensefulpoliticalfunnyvisually strikingcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes556
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $13,614 | $18,043 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $13,614 | $18,043 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $6,807 | $9,021 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $575,000 | $762,051 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $456,000 | $604,340 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $656,000 | $869,401 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $1,768,000 | $2,343,142 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $71,100 | $94,229 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $3,532,907 | $4,682,184 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $237,000 (est) | $314,098 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $141,000 | $186,868 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $208,000 | $275,664 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $47,400 | $62,820 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $713,400 | $945,474 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $2,819,507 | $3,736,710 |
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