Archive for August 2003
Ahmad Mahmoud
IFVC’s long documentary about acclaimed Iranian novelist Ahmad Mahmoud; A Noble Novelist, is now in the editing room. Filming had begun in August of 2002 when Mr. Mahmoud, who authored seventeen books in his career, died three months later in the hospital of respiratory failure. It will be Released by the end of the January…
Read MoreLetni Filmova Skola
Bahman Maghsoudlou (IFVC president) attended the 29th Letni Filmova Skola from July 25 to August 3 in Uherskeho Hradiste in the southwest of the Czech Republic. He took part in three programs at the festival: Mr. Maghsoudlou was one of a three-member panel speaking on Death and Media: The Iraq War And Beyond. The others…
Read MoreIranian Cinema: Searching For The Roots (1900‑1979)
Iranian Cinema: Searching For The Roots (1900-1979), a long in production, completely comprehensive documentary about Iranian film up to the revolution, is nearing completion. Over 100 people have been interviewed for this project, including such renowned figures as Andrew Sarris, Richard Pena, Godfrey Chesire, as well as prominent members of the Cannes, London, Berlin New…
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