The Morning of the Fourth Day 1973
Directed by Kamran Shirdel, *The Morning of the Fourth Day* (1973) is a gritty Iranian crime-drama steeped in post-revolutionary tension and moral ambiguity.
Director: Kamran Shirdel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Morning of the Fourth Day (1973) about?
The film centers on Amir, a volatile young man who kills a man in Abadan and heads to Tehran, where he drags his girlfriend Zarry into a desperate plan to flee south. As his recklessness escalates, so do the stakes, turning their once-simple escape into a spiral of crime and emotional reckoning.
Who directed The Morning of the Fourth Day?
The film was directed by Kamran Shirdel, a bold Iranian filmmaker known for blending political themes with personal drama.
Who stars in The Morning of the Fourth Day?
The main cast includes Saeed Rad as Amir, Vejesta, Jalal Pishvaian, Shahrzad, and Mehri Vadadian, with Hassan Rezai rounding out the ensemble.
Is The Morning of the Fourth Day (1973) worth watching?
While it's a cult favorite in Iranian cinema circles, its uncompromising tone and slow-burn tension may not appeal to all. Fans of crime dramas with moral depth and raw atmosphere will find much to appreciate in this overlooked 1973 classic.
How long is The Morning of the Fourth Day?
The film runs for 103 minutes.
About The Morning of the Fourth Day (1973) — A Crime-Drama of Fleeting Escape and Unavoidable Fate
Directed by Kamran Shirdel, *The Morning of the Fourth Day* (1973) is a gritty Iranian crime-drama steeped in post-revolutionary tension and moral ambiguity. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Tehran, the film follows Amir, a reckless young man who flees Abadan after committing a violent act, only to drag his reluctant girlfriend Zarry into a desperate plan to escape south. Blending French New Wave influences with raw local storytelling, Shirdel crafts a pulsating chase through teeming streets and cramped apartments, where every decision deepens the cycle of crime and regret. The atmosphere crackles with urgency, as Amir's charisma curdles into menace, and the city itself becomes a claustrophobic maze of betrayal.
With its stripped-down visuals and unflinching look at youth running wild in a changing society, this underseen gem delivers a mood both tense and melancholic, anchored by powerful performances from Saeed Rad and Shahrzad. A morally complex tale where freedom and ruin blur, it lingers as a testament to the consequences of fleeing justice—or love. Ideal for fans of visceral, character-driven crime stories.