The Holy Cast


The Holy Cast is an Iranian animation film directed by Mohammad Amin Hamedani and written by Hooman Fazel, commissioned by the Owj Arts and Media Organization, and released in cinemas in the country in 2017. This animation is based on a true story.

Synopsis

The story of "The Holy Cast" takes place about a century before Islam, in the city of Najran, a place near the border of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where they convert to Christianity at the invitation of a prophet named "Fimun", but they face threats from the Jewish king of that region named "Zunwas" and Haran is ordered to kill Fimun and the adventures that ensue.

Awards

Won the Best Animation at the Fajr Film Festival 2015 and the Jury Prize at the 30th International Children and Youth Film Festival in Isfahan. This animation has so far won international awards from various festivals including:
  • New York, Madrid, Hollywood, Jaipur India, Romania, London.

Others

  • Producer and Director: Mohammad Amin Hamedani;
  • Writer: Hooman Fazel;
  • Production Manager: Mostafa Shahmardani;
  • Dubbing Manager: Maryam Shirzad;
  • Music: Behzad Abdi;
  • Editing: Mohammad Amin Hamedani;
  • Production Assistants: Vahid Chalak and Hossein Saffarzadegan