Films by Mohammed Rasoulof

Germany 2008, 42 min
by Mohammed Rasoulof

Satellite television is prohibited in Iran. Because of its immoral content, the government argues, more likely because of the uncensored news from all over the world it broadcasts. Every now and again the police mount operations to dismantle satellite dishes. Still the industry is booming. The roofs of Tehran and its suburbs are full of dishes. Parabolic aerials are starting to appear even in the rural regions. A teacher is riding on his motorcycle through the mountains to set up a dish for a no