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Forugh Farrokhzad

Also Known As: Forough Farrokhzad

Biography: Forugh Farrokhzad (Persian: فروغ فرخزاد‎‎; December 29, 1934 – February 13, 1967) was an influential Iranian poet and film director. She was a controversial modernist poet and an iconoclast, writing from a female point of view.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Iran

Adult: No

Birthday: December 29, 1934

Age: 90 years old

Gender: Female

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Deathday: February 13, 1967

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Overview: Ebrahim Golestan's contribution to an anthology film about the rites of betrothal in four separate countries.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 1961-01-01

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Overview: Hashem is a cab driver who finds an infant child in the back seat of his cab one night after he gives a ride to a young woman. Hashem and his girlfriend, Taji, try to cope with this unwanted child. Hashem insists on getting rid of the child, Taji on keeping him.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 1966-01-12

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Overview: Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 1963-02-18

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Overview: 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.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 2002-08-01

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Overview: "Forough Farrokhzad" Funeral Ceremony

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 1967-02-13

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

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 2003-01-01

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

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: fa

Release Date: 1999-04-01

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