The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse (2010)

Directed in 1980 and released in 2013. On the issue of addiction in Iran in the 1980s. Mohsen's father is going to pass away soon due to an illness, however, Mohsen himself has been missing for 6 months. A BSc medicine student, he has become a drug addict and lost himself in the slums. Setting out to help him out of his conditions, and deliver his mother's care to him, his father starts searching for him. The movie is embedded in the social conditions of the 70s AD Iran, has a 70s Iranian chivalric tincture, religious color-as was the climate of the Iranian society at the time- and is blended with historic state propaganda. For the audience of that time, this movie would have received a fair score, as it touches on religious notions. However, the issue it addresses is far more complicated and sophisticated at this age, and its propaganda outlook can no longer attract significant commercial or critical attention.

Director: Saeed Motalebi
Genre: Crime, Drama, Family
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Language: فارسی
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent

Keywords

students' movement, drug addiction, student of medicine, family, social issues, 1980s, lung cancer, iranian revolution, social decay, social problems

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse about?
Directed in 1980 and released in 2013. On the issue of addiction in Iran in the 1980s. Mohsen's father is going to pass away soon due to an illness, however, Mohsen himself has been missing for 6 months. A BSc medicine student, he has become a drug addict and lost himself in the slums. Setting out to help him out of his conditions, and deliver his mother's care to him, his father starts searching for him. The movie is embedded in the social conditions of the 70s AD Iran, has a 70s Iranian chivalric tincture, religious color-as was the climate of the Iranian society at the time- and is blended with historic state propaganda. For the audience of that time, this movie would have received a fair score, as it touches on religious notions. However, the issue it addresses is far more complicated and sophisticated at this age, and its propaganda outlook can no longer attract significant commercial or critical attention.
Who directed The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse?
The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse was directed by Saeed Motalebi.
Who stars in The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse?
The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse stars Iraj Ghaderi, Fakhri Khorvash, Farhang Heydari.
How long is The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse?
The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse?
The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse is a Crime, Drama, Family film.
What are the themes of The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse?
The themes of The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.