Crossed-Out Memories

"Forough Farrokhzad" Funeral Ceremony

A documentary dealing with the life of Ahmadreza Ahmadi, an Iranian Poet.

Part 3 of documentary trilogy about Persian poet Forough Farrokhzad. This part focuses on her theatre and film work.

This vibrant documentary takes us on a historical journey of Iranian music throughout the 20th century.

Part 1 of the trilogy concerning Persian poet Farough Farrokhz. This film traces her personal life.

Ahmad Reza Ahmadi

A review on contemporary story writing in Iran, with the presence of three famous novelists, and using the great novelist's pictures. A documentary is ordered for screen in "Yalda literature prize" ceremony

A documentary centring the works of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa from the point of view of Iranian film critics and filmmakers and three of Kurosawa's colleagues. This documentary explores Kurosawa's major films, discussing his artistic and narrative approaches in detail. The film also briefly manages to show the recognition of Kurosawa's work in Iran.

An interview with the late Iranian singer, Khatereh Parvaneh.

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.

The documentary “Elaheh” explores aspects of the life of Elaheh Farmani ( 1946 - 2022 ), who contributed to Eastern philosophy, translating mystical texts, promoting vegetarianism, and founding the Iranian Vegetarian Society. In this film, Bozorgmehr Golbidi, her husband, meets with several mutual friends and close acquaintances to revisit memories and learn more about his wife. Through these encounters, we gain a deeper understanding of Elaheh Farmani.

An intimate documentary on Iranian songwriter and poet Yaghma Golrouee. Alternating performance footage, poetic digressions and interviews with the poet, the film explores Iranian music and songwriting through the years, chiefly socio-political songs before and after the revolution. In 'I Am Just a Poet, Officer', Golrouee highlights the importance of poetry in politically engaged music, largelly stemming from the work of seminal Persian poets such as Abu Abdollah Jafar ibn Mohammad Rudaki. Golrouee also discusses and criticizes the content and imagery of Iranian pop music.

This intriguing short portrays the lifestyle of a Spanish woman living in Washington D.C. as she protests the American occupation of Iraq. Residing in a tent directly outside of the White House, Conception Picciotto is a constant presence amongst the tourists and visitors to this landmark. Yet this is much more than a documentary about an eccentric and determined woman. As Picciotto tries to turn the 4th of July celebrations into a protest against U.S. imperialism, the film brilliantly illustrates the gap between the ideal of freedom of speech and its reality.