Iran Darroudi at Yale and Fairleigh Dickinson University
Posted by By ifvc at 10 October, at 15 : 07 PM Print
As a part of the Mehregan program, sponsored by the Foundation of Iranians of Connecticut, Bahman Maghsoudlou’s feature documentary about the life and art of Iran Darroudi was screened at Yale University on October 10. Dr. Khodadoust, the president of the Foundation, spoke about culture and how Iranians have maintained theirs throughout a thousand years of history. After presenting the program’s scholarship to five outstanding students, Dr. Ali Jafarian introduced Mr. Maghsoudlou, who himself spoke about the greatness of Iranian culture and then detailed how the film was produced during a seven year period from 2002 to 2009, to enthusiastic reaction by the audience.
After a Q&A and brief analysis of the film by the director, a select group from the audience had dinner with their guest.
A week later, on Sunday, October 17, 2010, The Persian Cultural & Humanitarian Association (PCHA) presented a screening of the film at Fairleigh Dickinson University for its members. The film was very well-received and Mr. Maghsoudlou gave a talk about the film and art of Ms. Darroudi.
Dr. Maghsoudlou began his lecture before the full capacity crowd by dedicating the night to his old friend Ramin Mowlai, a distinguished Iranian cinematographer who had passed away few months earlier. He then spoke briefly about this multi-dimensional artist who had been a major cinematographer in the German film industry.
This program concluded with a lengthy Q&A session.
Photos by Daryoush Zandi
