Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- contemplative
- stately
- wistful
- historical cinema evening
- art history viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kamalolmolk's relationships with Nasereddin Shah, Mozafareddin Shah, and Reza Shah define his professional and personal conflicts.
The chronology follows the painter across encounters with successive Iranian kings and court figures.
The protagonist is a famous Persian painter, and the story foregrounds his place in Iranian cultural history.
The royal relationships and historical setting call for composed court scenes and formal representations of power.
Films like Kamalolmolk, and why
Mr. Turner
historical biographical drama centered on an artist navigating political power and patronage
Lust for Life
artist biography combining creative identity, courtly institutions, and intimate character drama
Frida
period biographical drama about an artist whose work and ideals confront authority
Movie Details
- Director
- Ali Hatami
- Release Date
- 1984-11-09
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Jamshid Mashayekhi
- Ezzatollah Entezami
- Ali Nasirian
- Davoud Rashidi
- Mohammadali Keshavarz
- Parviz Pourhosseini
- Hooshang Beheshti
- Jahangir Forouhar
- Soroosh Khalili
- Sirous Ebrahimzadeh
Common questions
- What is Kamalolmolk about?
- A contemplative Iranian biographical drama follows painter Kamalolmolk through shifting royal courts and the pressures of artistic independence.
- What is Kamalolmolk like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kamalolmolk as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Kamalolmolk violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Kamalolmolk.
- Which films are like Kamalolmolk?
- Films with a similar feel include Mr. Turner, Lust for Life, and Frida.
- How long is Kamalolmolk?
- Kamalolmolk runs 122 minutes.
