Question 1

Why was 'The Lizard' pulled from Iranian theaters so quickly?

Accepted Answer

The film was deemed too insolent towards Islamic clerics and was pulled after about 2-3 weeks despite breaking box-office records.

Question 2

What is the basic plot of 'The Lizard'?

Accepted Answer

A recently jailed petty thief disguises himself as a Mullah to escape prison, but ends up having to maintain the disguise longer than expected.

Question 3

Which actor plays the main character Reza Mesghali?

Accepted Answer

Parviz Parastui plays the character Reza Mesghali in the film.

Question 4

What international adaptation was made based on 'The Lizard'?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, Turkish television channel ATV began airing a mini-series based on 'The Lizard'.

Question 5

What creative inspiration is 'The Lizard' connected to?

Accepted Answer

The film is somehow a derivative of the 1989 Neil Jordan movie 'We are not angles'.

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