Question 1

Why was The Music Man banned in Iran after its festival premiere?

Accepted Answer

After its premiere at the Fajr Film Festival, the film was banned in Iran and never screened publicly, though it was later allowed for home media distribution on DVDs and VCDs.

Question 2

How did Bahram Radan unexpectedly get the lead role in The Music Man?

Accepted Answer

Director Dariush Mehrjui auditioned many actors except Bahram Radan, thinking he wasn't in Iran. After Radan met the director's sister by chance, she advised him to call Mehrjui, who then had him audition and gave him the lead role.

Question 3

What musical talent does Golshifteh Farahani display in the film?

Accepted Answer

Golshifteh Farahani plays the piano herself in The Music Man.

Question 4

What conflict drives Ali's story in The Music Man?

Accepted Answer

Ali comes from a well-off family but is rejected by them because they despise his profession as a santoor player and music teacher, which he has built some reputation in through concerts and teaching.

Question 5

Who plays Ali's parents in The Music Man?

Accepted Answer

Masoud Rayegan plays Ali's father and Roya Teymourian plays Ali's mother.

Question 6

Why was The Music Man banned in Iran after its festival premiere?

Accepted Answer

After its premiere at the Fajr Film Festival, the film was banned in Iran and never screened publicly, though it was later allowed for home media distribution on DVDs and VCDs.

Question 7

How did Bahram Radan accidentally get the chance to audition for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Director Dariush Mehrjui auditioned many actors except Bahram Radan, thinking he wasn't in Iran. Radan met the director's sister by chance, who advised him to call Mehrjui, leading to an audition and him getting the lead role.

Question 8

What musical instrument does Golshifteh Farahani actually play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Golshifteh Farahani plays the piano herself in the film.

Question 9

What is the central conflict for Ali in The Music Man?

Accepted Answer

Ali comes from a well-off family but faces rejection because they despise his profession as a santoor player and music teacher, while he also struggles with addiction and a troubled romance with a student.

Question 10

Who plays Ali's father in The Music Man?

Accepted Answer

Masoud Rayegan plays the character of Ali's father.

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