Burning Dust

Burning Dust poster

As Lake Ûrmîye dries into salt plains, the once-fertile village of Dizaj Dol faces ecological collapse. Amid dying crops and vanished livelihoods, Kurdish and Azari neighbours struggle to save their land, turning to faith and shared resilience against nature’s relentless devastation.

Director: Ebrahim Saeedi
Runtime: 72 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ali Samadpour
Cinematography: Ebrahim Saeedi
Editing: Ebrahim Saeedi
Production: Rêtaw Film
Country: Iran
Language: Azərbaycan, Kurdish
Original Language: ku
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Dust about?
As Lake Ûrmîye dries into salt plains, the once-fertile village of Dizaj Dol faces ecological collapse. Amid dying crops and vanished livelihoods, Kurdish and Azari neighbours struggle to save their land, turning to faith and shared resilience against nature’s relentless devastation.
Who directed Burning Dust?
Burning Dust was directed by Ebrahim Saeedi.
Who stars in Burning Dust?
Burning Dust stars Mohammad Rauf Mohammadi, Asgher Javanmerdi Shaikh Ahmadi, Sabir Mohammadi, Khadijah Khanjari, Morteza Javanmerdi Shaikh Ahmadi, Hadi Mohammadi.
How long is Burning Dust?
Burning Dust has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
Where was Burning Dust produced?
Burning Dust was produced in Iran.