Last June, the world was shaken by the 10th Iranian presidential election. The events following theelection received great media attention. In what were the most violent days since the Islamicrevolution, over 65 people were killed, and the world began to wonder just what could cause suchwidespread anger against the government.'Red, White and the Green' is a documentary which takes place during the last three weeks leadingup to the June 22nd Election. It features over 55 minutes of never before seen footage in the Iraniancapital. The most moving aspect of the movie is the great optimism, which most people showtowards the upcoming election, not knowing the great horror that is around the corner for most ofthem.During the film, the director interviews various prominent figures, several of whom have beenimprisoned since the election. The list includes dissident journalist Isa Saharkhiz and renounceddirector Jafar Panahi.
