TEXAS PREMIERE

According to legend, the mountains of Savadkooh in northern Iran are filled with buried treasure, ancient pottery, and gold. In this real-life adventure, the soil's value lies in its historical significance, with stealing ancient artifacts being a crime worse than theft of gold. Despite a local judge's efforts to curb illegal excavations, treasure hunters persist, driven by the allure of riches and the tantalizing blend of fantasy and reality, questioning whether true treasure lies in material wealth or the stories and life it represents. - Tony Nguyen, Feature Film Programmer

DIRECTOR: Hesam Eslami

LENGTH: 1 hour 25 minutes

LANGUAGES:  Persian with English subtitles

COUNTRY: Iran

GENRE: Documentary Feature

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