Nasser Taghvai

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Nasser Taghvai

Born July 10, 1941 · Iran

Died October 14, 2025 · aged 84

Naser Taghvai is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. After early experiences as a story writer, he began filming documentaries in 1967. He made his debut, Tranquility in the Presence of Others, in 1970 and gained the attention of Iranian critics. He became famous by directing the TV series My Uncle Napoleon. His concern for the ethnography and atmosph…

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Ey IranEy Iran · 1990
Ey Iran
6.31990
MovieMusicComedy
Towards the end of the Shahanshah's reign, Sergeant Makvandi is assigned the commander of the gendarmerie station in a small town. A stern disciplinarian, Sergeant Makvandi tries to impose order at the station but, being as degenerate as his subordinates, he fails to re-store discipline. faced by rebellious crowds, he imposes martial law, but people outwit him by mailing to his address a forged letter which "promotes the sergeant and ends the curfew". Makvandi tries to intimidate a school teacher into writing a song which he wants the students to sing on the day his "promotion" comes into effect. But the teacher refuses to give in, for he and his students are preparing to sing a new song, the song of revolution.
Arba'eenArba'een · 1970
Arba'een
1970
MovieDocumentary
Short ethnographic documentray about Arba'een, a Shia Muslim religious observance
Captain KhorshidCaptain Khorshid · 1987
Captain Khorshid
6.31987
MovieDramaAction
Captain Khorshid is a sailor who although only having one hand, manages to sail his little boat. In his village, due to its hot climate and hard living conditions, dangerous criminals are sent into exile. They want to escape from the area, so they ask a middleman to strike a deal with Khorshid. Khorshid is asked to illegally take them out of the country with his boat. At first he is reluctant, but because of the hardships of living he accepts the job.
Wind of JinnWind of Jinn · 1969
Wind of Jinn
1969
Movie
This documentary shows the Zaar tradition in Bandar Lengeh in south of Iran. It is kind of local dancing and singing to exorcist the Jinn from people who believe to be possessed by evil.
Tranquility in the Presence of OthersTranquility in the Presence of Others · 1972
Tranquility in the Presence of Others
5.51972
MovieDrama
An aging colonel retires, marries a provincial teacher, and moves to Tehran to be close to his two adult daughters. Instead of a peaceful reunion, he finds them living independent, urban lives he no longer recognizes. As the cultural and generational rift deepens, the family enters a tense, psychological spiral of alienation and emotional unrest.
Taxi MeterTaxi Meter · 1967
Taxi Meter
6.51967
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary about Tehran's taxi drivers and their problem with the new taxi meters.
Tales of KishTales of Kish · 1999
Tales of Kish
4.01999
MovieDrama
Ghesse Haye Kish was originally produced as a six-episode omnibus film with finances from investors on the Island of Kish in the Persian Gulf, which is a free zone belonging to Iran. All episodes take place on the abandoned island, which had profited from the passing ships between Asia and Europe in ancient times, and they are all about solitude.These three episodes were shown in competition at the 52nd Cannes Film Festival in 1999.
Sadegh the KurdSadegh the Kurd · 1972
Sadegh the Kurd
6.51972
MovieMysteryCrime
Sadegh and his wife manage a tea house in the way between Ahvaz and Andimeshk south of Iran. One night in his absence a friend of him who is a truck driver comes to his place and the wife is getting killed. The police are after the murderer but Sadegh who seeks revenge begins to kill the truck drivers on the way. This put him in fronting the law.

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