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In Iran, higher education is a crime—for Bahá’ís. The Forbidden University exposes a secret underground network where students and teachers risk prison, raids and exile, for the right to learn. Told through daring first-person accounts and striking animated reenactments, this is the hidden story of a secret beacon of hope born in the shadows.
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How long is The Forbidden University?
The Forbidden University has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Forbidden University?
The Forbidden University was directed by Nauzanin Knight and released in 2026.
What genre is The Forbidden University?
The Forbidden University is a Documentary film (2026).
Who stars in The Forbidden University?
The cast of The Forbidden University includes Ava Maria Safai, Mohammadali Beheshtimaal, Parham Rownaghi, Sepideh Yadegar, Naseem Naderi.
