THE PHOENIX

Phoenix, The
  • Original Title Simorgh
  • Country Australia
  • Original Language Farsi, English
  • Director Nora Niasari
  • Producer Sally Storey, Alexandra George
  • Run Time 23 min
  • Classification Unclassified 15+

Melbourne-based filmmaker Nora Niasari tells an enchanting tale of those on the fringe. Starring Manouchehr Farid, an acclaimed New Wave Iranian actor who starred in the Iranian classic Downpour, The Phoenix tells the story of a theatre teacher who attempts to restore balance to the lives of teenagers inside an Australian detention centre.

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