A Revolution on Canvas
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| Cinematography | Till Schrader |
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| Music by | Sussan Deyhim |
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| Distributed by | HBO |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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A Revolution on Canvas is an 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder. It follows Nicky Nodjoumi as he flees Iran in 1980, due to his controversial paintings at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 11, 2023, and was released in a limited release on December 1, 2023, by HBO Documentary Films.
Premise[edit]
In 1980, Nicky Nodjoumi flees Iran, due to his controversial paintings at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Decades later, Nodjoumi and his daughter, Sara, attempt to track down and reclaim the missing paintings.
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 11, 2023.[2] It was released in a limited release on December 1, 2023.[3] It premiered on HBO and streamed on Max on March 5, 2024.[4]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.80/10.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "A Revolution on Canvas". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes 'Maggie Moore(s)' With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, 'First Time Female Director', Marvel's 'Stan Lee' Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "AN HBO Original A Revolution on Canvas Now Playing in NYC". Ouch Magazine. December 8, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (February 22, 2024). "HBO Sets Release Date for 'A Revolution on Canvas,' a Doc About One of Iran's Most Seminal, Exiled Artists (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "A Revolution on Canvas". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
