The House Is Black_
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
Starring
Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan, Hossein Mansouri
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The House Is Black was released 63 years ago in 1963.
Overview
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, wi...
The House Is Black is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 21m.
CAST (3)
Forugh Farrokhzad
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ebrahim Golestan
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
HM
Hossein Mansouri
Self (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
21 min (0h 21m)
Country
IR
Rating
7.4/10 (144 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The House Is Black about?
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
How long is The House Is Black?
The House Is Black has a runtime of 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Who stars in The House Is Black?
The cast of The House Is Black includes Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan, Hossein Mansouri.
What is the rating of The House Is Black?
The House Is Black has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 144 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary