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Farrokh Ghaffari

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Farrokh Ghaffari

Born November 24, 1921 · Iran

Died December 17, 2006 · aged 85

Farrokh Ghaffari (Persian: فرخ غفاری‎‎) (born 1921 – died 17 December 2006) was an Iranian film director, actor, critic and author. Along with Ebrahim Golestan and Fereydoun Rahnema he was one of the founders of Iran's New Wave film movement. By establishing the first National Iranian Film Society in 1949 at the Iran Bastan Museum and organizing the first Film Week during which English films were …

Known For

Night of the HunchbackNight of the Hunchback · 1965
Night of the Hunchback
★ 6.01965
MovieDramaComedy
Adapted from a story in 1001 Nights, the story concerns the death of an actor and the comical incidents that occur as different people come into possession of, and attempt to dispose of, his body.
The Lantern of Imagination‏The Lantern of Imagination‏ · 1976
The Lantern of Imagination‏
1976
MovieDocumentary
"Fanoos Khiyal", with a brief introduction from illustration in Persian literature to mezzanine in Iranian miniatures and folk paintings, introduces the first camcorder in Iran and shows the first available films. After that, with the development of theaters in Iran, the production of movies begins. Iranian filmmakers in this field have a variety of experiences that result in technical advances and a variety of styles.
Samad and Foolad Zereh, the OgreSamad and Foolad Zereh, the Ogre · 1973
Samad and Foolad Zereh, the Ogre
★ 6.01973
MovieComedy
Samad burns an ogre's hair which causes an 8000 years old ogre to be released from his prison. The ogre eats a goat and also kidnapped Leila for Samad which causes her father to complain against Samad and sends him to jail but the ogre saves him and takes him to the city. There they have more adventures.
The FalconetThe Falconet · 1975
The Falconet
★ 9.01975
MovieHistoryComedy
During an attack in a caravansary in which all the soldiers die, three people manage to flee. After that they accidentally encounter in different places and help each other out.
South of the CitySouth of the City · 1958
South of the City
★ 6.31958
MovieDrama
Effat tells Mahmoud her life story in order to convince him not to divorce his wife.
Rivalry in the CityRivalry in the City · 1960
Rivalry in the City
1960
Movie
Re-edited version of Farokh Ghafari's Jonube shahr without director attribution.
O.K. MisterO.K. Mister · 1979
O.K. Mister
★ 4.21979
Movie
In a remote village in the "land of roses and nightingales" one day surfaces a stranger: William Knox D'Arcy. To enact his plan for exploiting the wealth and the natural resources of this land, he sends after his cronies who descend upon the village in a big balloon. Among them is Cindrella a lady of electrifying beauty who is enlisted to keep the illiterate and lecherous villagers under her charm and make them follow D'Arcy's plans...
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan) · 1977
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)
★ 9.01977
MovieDocumentary
Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

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