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Once Upon a Time in Iran

Once Upon a Time in Iran (Persian: خاتون, romanized: Khatoon) is an Iranian historical romance television series. Created by Tina Pakravan.[1][2] The first episode of this series was released on Namava on August 9, 2021.[3][4] The series stars Negar Javaherian, Ashkan Khatibi, Mirsaeed Molavian and Babak Hamidian.[5][6]

Once Upon a Time in Iran
Persianخاتون
Genre
Written byTina Pakravan
Directed byTina Pakravan
Starring
Opening theme"Once Upon a Time in Iran"
by Kayhan Kalhor
Ending theme"Khatoon"
by Kayhan Kalhor
ComposerKayhan Kalhor
Country of originIran
Original languagePersian
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes23
Production
ProducerAli Asadzadeh
Production locationIran
CinematographyHouman Behmanesh
EditorMohammad Najarian
Running time50 minutes
Original release
NetworkNamava
Release9 August 2021 (2021-08-09) –
4 April 2022 (2022-04-04)

Synopsis

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The series centers on an Iranian Army family living in the northern part of the Imperial State of Iran whose life changes during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941.

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest

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Advertising & Visual Identity

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Episodes

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Episode number Episode title Episode time Date of Release
1 Once the sun rises tomorrow 53:51 9 August 2021
On the 2nd of August 1941, Gilan was living it life until the BBC radio interrupted it story program and said: When the sun rises tomorrow.
2 We had declared neutrality 54:25 21 August 2021
The lives of Khatoon and Shirzad, like the rest of the Iranian people, were involved in an unwanted war. Although we declared neutrality, the Allies violated it and ...
3 Vive l'Iran 54:51 23 August 2021
And Iran lost in a few days in the war and was occupied by the Allies. While all the people of Iran were shouting: Payandeh Bada Iran...
4 Happy New Year, my son 52:19 30 August 2021
Northern Iran was occupied by Soviet forces. Shirzad was in prison and Khatoon was taking responsibility for the family ...
5 Hold your fire 55:01 6 September 2021
The Iranian people bravely stood up to the occupiers. Khatoon, who has a heart for Iran, could not just sit in silence and watch despite mourning.
6 Shirzad will never divorce me 51:40 13 September 2021
Shirzad kept Khatoon in prison on the orders of Red Army forces. But Rajabov insists that Khatoon should be handed over to the Allied prison, unless..
7 I have to go to Tehran 57:41 20 September 2021
Shirzad is looking for Khatoon and Khatoon is seeking freedom and both are confused, like the Poles who have not yet calmed down and had to take a different path.
8 (The Final Episode Of Volume 1) You really are Robin Hood 49:37 4 October 2021
Khatoon has no way from Qazvin to Tehran. But Iran is in occupation, that is, danger is lurking...

Reception

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Critical response

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Critics widely praised the supporting performances of Payam Dehkordi, Behnaz Jafari, Reza Behboodi, Mehran Ghafourian, Shabnam Moghaddami (top), Babak Hamidian, Pantea Panahiha, Setareh Pesyani, Ghazal Shakeri, and Farokh Nemati (bottom).

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2022 1st Iranian Cinema Directors' Great Celebration Best Home Video Director Tina Pakravan Won

References

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  1. ^ "درباره سریال خاتون و موج جدید سریال‌های تاریخی در شبکه نمایش خانگی | عشق در سال‌های اشغال". Filimo shot (in Persian). 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  2. ^ "معرفی و آشنایی کامل با سریال های قبله عالم، خاتون و زخم کاری + زمان پخش". Mashregh News (in Persian). 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  3. ^ "Khatoon series". Namava. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  4. ^ "بازیگران سریال خاتون | بیوگرافی و عکس های بازیگران سریال خاتون". Persianv (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  5. ^ "عکسهای جدید سریال خاتون". Namnak (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  6. ^ "آخرین خبر | کیهان کلهر موسیقی سریال خاتون را ساخت". Akharin Khabar (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-08-01.
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