Infidels

The Godars are Gypsies of Indian descent, who live in Northern Iran. No exact date is known for their migration to Iran. There is a belief that, in the fifth century, in order to entertain his subjects, King Bahram Djour had ordered two thousands Indian musicians to be dispatched to Iran. Among them were dancers, performers, musicians and prostitutes. Their original religion was Animism, which is a primitive belief that every object and phenomenon possesses life and soul. After the Islamic Revolution, the Godars were forced to convert to Islam and although they are now officially Muslims, they are still considered infidels. The film recounts the Godars’ four main occupations: dancing, acting, hunting and music.