Recording the Truth

Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.

A conversation with a number of prominent Iranian painters who decided to stay in Tehran during the missile attacks.

The documentary "A Poet is Killed" recounts the story of the murder of contemporary poet and writer Mohammad Mokhtari, who was killed during The chain murders in 1998 in Iran.

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

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

A Still image film, narrated by Ghazi Rabihavi.

A documentary based on Faraj Sarkohi's interviews with Houshang Golshiri. Kaveh Golestan filmed these interviews between 1993 and 1996.