Question 1

Why did the producers of 'The Cow' have to add a disclaimer to the film?

Accepted Answer

The film was largely financed by the Shah's government, and producers felt it made Iran look backwards, so it was only released with a disclaimer stating events happened long before the existing regime.

Question 2

How did 'The Cow' get to the Venice Film Festival despite being denied an export permit?

Accepted Answer

The film was smuggled out of Iran in 1971 and submitted to the Venice Film Festival, where it became the largest event of that year's festival and won the International Critics Award.

Question 3

What controversial reception did 'The Cow' receive from Iranian authorities?

Accepted Answer

It was banned for over a year by the Ministry of Culture and Arts, despite being one of the first two Iranian films to receive government funding.

Question 4

Which major film festivals screened 'The Cow' in 1971?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1971.

Question 5

Who plays the old villager Masht Hassan in 'The Cow'?

Accepted Answer

Ezzatolah Entezami portrays the character Masht Hassan, the old villager deeply in love with his cow.

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