Dariush Mehrjui
Also Known As: داریوش مهرجویی, Дариуш Мехрджуи
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dariush Mehrjui (December 8, 1939 - October 14, 2023) also spelled as Mehrjui Mehrjoui, and Mehrjuyi, was an Iranian director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor. Mehrjui was a founding member of the Iranian New Wave movement of the early 1970s. His second film, The Cow, is considered to be the first film of this movement, which also included Masoud Kimiai and Nasser Taqvai. Most of his films are inspired by literature and adapted from Iranian and foreign novels and plays. On October 14, 2023, Mehrjui and his wife were found murdered in their home in the city of Karaj, near Tehran.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Adult: No
Birthday: December 08, 1939
Age: 85 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: October 14, 2023
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Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Overview: Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fa
Release Date: 2006-05-18
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Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report
Overview: Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report dives into the artistic world of Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. The film offers critical interpretations of his works from cinema experts, enriched with personal anecdotes from his peers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fa
Release Date: 2016-07-04
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Dariush Mehrjui: Making of the Cow
Overview: A look at the making of Dariush Mahrjui's 'The Cow' ('Gav'), considered by many to be the seminal film of the Iranian New Wave.
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Original Language: en
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New Wave
Overview: A Documentary about the New Wave movement in Iranian cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fa
Release Date: 2016-11-08
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Cinema Iran
Overview: Tracing the history and influence of Iranian cinema and its filmmakers.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-04
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The Green Cold
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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The Mirror of the Soul
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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Summit of the Wave
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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Fannizadeh
Overview: Fanizadeh documentary is about the famous actor of Iranian cinema Parviz Fanizadeh. This documentary film deals with his life and works. This documentary is based on the talks of characters from theater and cinema who worked directly with him. Among them there are Taghvai, Mehrjoui, Golestan, Kimiaiee, Nosrat Karimi, Behrouz vosoughi, Pari Saberi, etc.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fa
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Sunset Somberness
Overview: On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few months before this tragic event, Mehrjui protested publicly against the censorship of his films and dared Iranian authorities to kill him. Featuring rare and intimate footage from Mehrjui and his wife in the last months of their lives, this documentary offers a unique chance to see the life of an artist in a closed society. Here, a murdered filmmaker is talking about his legacy in battling with censorship in his country.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fa
Release Date: 2024-10-11
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