Mohammad Ali Sepanlou

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Mohammad Ali Sepanlou

Born November 20, 1940 · Tehran, Iran

Died May 11, 2015 · aged 74

Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou (محمدعلی سپانلو) (November 20, 1940 – May 11, 2015) was an Iranian poet, author, and literary critic. Born in Tehran, Iran. He has been a founder member, a member of the executive board, and editor of the journal of the Writers' Association of Iran, in which capacity has opposed both the former regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the Islamic Republic of Iran, speaking ou…

Known For

Tranquility in the Presence of OthersTranquility in the Presence of Others · 1972
Tranquility in the Presence of Others
★ 5.91972
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.
Sattar KhanSattar Khan · 1973
Sattar Khan
★ 7.51973
MovieHistoryDrama
Based on the true story of the Azari war hero, Sattar Khan, during the time of the Constitutional Revolution. The story follows Sattar and Haydar as they join another hero Baqir Khan.
The Finish LineThe Finish Line · 1986
The Finish Line
★ 9.01986
MovieFamily
Summit of the WaveSummit of the Wave · 2003
Summit of the Wave
2003
MovieDocumentary
Part 3 of documentary trilogy about Persian poet Forough Farrokhzad. This part focuses on her theatre and film work.
The Green ColdThe Green Cold · 1999
The Green Cold
1999
MovieDocumentary
Part 1 of the trilogy concerning Persian poet Farough Farrokhz. This film traces her personal life.
Tehran, A Conceptual ArtTehran, A Conceptual Art · 2012
Tehran, A Conceptual Art
2012
MovieDocumentary
This film is a modern rendition of a long tradition of so-called “symphonies of a metropolis”. The glassy facades of this city’s skyscrapers reflecting the passing by people of its diverse districts, shown in the reflection of distorted mirrors, symbolically depict the Spirit of a metropolis, as if it lives in its own shadows and reflections. This distorted reflection of Tehran comes together with modern verses of a poet who was known as the Poet of Tehran after publishing his illustrious cycle of poems about Tehran in the 60s. As a flâneur, the poet himself saunters around this city -through his voice/poem/memory- reflecting upon the reflections of old/modern monuments, sculptures, statues etc. of this giant metropolis.
Care for Me, Lady!Care for Me, Lady! · 2010
Care for Me, Lady!
2010
MovieDocumentary
Ahmad Reza Ahmadi
About This Bright HalfAbout This Bright Half · 2024
About This Bright Half
2024
MovieDocumentary
A documentary based on Faraj Sarkohi's interviews with Houshang Golshiri. Kaveh Golestan filmed these interviews between 1993 and 1996.

Filmography

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Tehran, A Conceptual ArtTehran, A Conceptual Art · 2012
Tehran, A Conceptual Art
2012
MovieDocumentary
This film is a modern rendition of a long tradition of so-called “symphonies of a metropolis”. The glassy facades of this city’s skyscrapers reflecting the passing by people of its diverse districts, shown in the reflection of distorted mirrors, symbolically depict the Spirit of a metropolis, as if it lives in its own shadows and reflections. This distorted reflection of Tehran comes together with modern verses of a poet who was known as the Poet of Tehran after publishing his illustrious cycle of poems about Tehran in the 60s. As a flâneur, the poet himself saunters around this city -through his voice/poem/memory- reflecting upon the reflections of old/modern monuments, sculptures, statues etc. of this giant metropolis.
The Mirror of the SoulThe Mirror of the Soul · 2002
The Mirror of the Soul
2002
MovieDocumentary
Part 2 of the trilogy concerning Persian poet Farough Farrokhz. This film examines her controversial, sometimes erotic, poetry. Contemporary Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad became a legend in her own time for her innovative and controversial writings. In this extensive, three-part documentary, Farrokhzad's life, work, and soul are laid bare. Director Nasser Saffarian deftly combines interviews with family members and peers with footage of Farrokhzad shot by Bernardo Bertolucci. Saffarian digs deep into her personal and professional life to uncover new information about this outspoken artist. Includes The Green Cold, a revealing look at her private world, The Mirror of the Soul, an exploration of her controversial, sometimes erotic poetry, and Summit of the Wave, an overview of her theater and film work.