Aydin Aghdashloo

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Aydin Aghdashloo

Born October 30, 1940 · Rasht, Iran (age 85)

Aydin Aghdashloo (Persian: آیدین آغداشلو‎; born October 30, 1940) is an Iranian painter, graphist, art curator, writer, and film critic.

Known For

The Blade and the SilkThe Blade and the Silk · 1987
The Blade and the Silk
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MovieActionAdventure
In a meeting in Thailand, it is decided that twenty tons of heroin to be smuggled to Iran and to be pushed in schools, universities, and even the frontline. While the shipment is being moved on Iranian roads, a detective is killed in Tehran. His successor tries to find the shipment with the help from an addicted inmate and his fiancée.
TilingTiling · 1977
Tiling
1977
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary about the Iranian art of Tiling
Care for Me, Lady!Care for Me, Lady! · 2010
Care for Me, Lady!
2010
MovieDocumentary
Ahmad Reza Ahmadi
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.
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.

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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.