Known for Acting
Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.
Mehdi is madly in love with Goli; he follows her everywhere and, because of jealousy, murders Goli’s fiancée, Amir. Goli in search of Amir is confronted with Mehdi and raped. Mehdi is arrested and convicted, but because of lack of evidence he is released and again begins to hurt Goli.
The first story: a teacher's daughter who is related to a group of revolutionaries, is arrested and tortured. He who is not willing to give his information to the agents of the security organization will be executed. The second story: A young revolutionary named Mehdi is arrested and tortured. He condemns the royal system in the court of order. The agents torture and execute him. The third incident: Ayatollah Taleghani who is in prison is being tortured. He resisted so much that he was released in the blind revolution, along with other political prisoners.
Arbab Jamshid St. is a congregation place for the extras of Persian Film where they wait for a famous person called Ciccio to take them to the movie location. There is a newcomer in this group; a young man called Davoud who has moved to Tehran from a small town with the hope of becoming an actor.
Feri is in love with Pari who left Iran when she was a child. Feri has been looking forward to her return. When he accidentally meets a helpless woman whose identity is unknown to him, he decides to help her.
A-Seyd Kazem, the guardian of the neighborhood, is the lover of his sister-in-law, Zinat. He rejects Zinat's suitors, including Teymour, until Davoud, the son of his old friend Jalal, comes to Tehran from Shiraz and becomes interested in Zinat.
Ahmad Assigns his Brother Hossein to Transport the Smuggled Cargo and then Informs Major Lieutenant Rezai-Zadeh of the Matter. Major Lieutenant, Along with His Men and Ali, a Conscript, Pursue Hossein. Hossein is Shot Dead by Ali, and Ali, Who is Tormented by His Conscience, Goes to Hossein's Grave and Encounters his Wife Mahtab and Hussein's Father. Ali goes to His Hometown and After Meeting His Parents, Meets His Fiancée, Who Intends to Smuggle a Smuggled Cargo Through Major Lieutenant Rezai-Zadeh's Protected Area On the Orders of Soleiman. Ali Discovers Their Plan and Traps the Smugglers. After That, He Becomes Interested in Mahtab and Asks Her to Marry Him. After the Marriage, Ali Tells Mahtab About the Murder of Hossein and Drives His Wife Away. Ahmad Also Iintensifies the Fire of Discord and kidnaps Abbas in the Process. Ali Saves Abbas, and Mahtab, Realizing Ali's Sacrifice, Goes to Meet Him to Reconcile.
Sharzad With his motherly decision, Farzaghis opposes Hormuz with a celebration, and leaves the house with the abandonment of the wealth her father inherits for her, and shelves Fereydoun, who runs a cafe.
