Ahmad Shamlou
Acting
Biography
Ahmad Shamlou was an Iranian poet, writer, and journalist.
Born: December 12, 1925
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Known For
This Exhausted Forenoon
Ahmad Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty
A documentary about the most important modern Iranian poet and intellectual icon. Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou talks about his poetry, the world of poetry, and his life. Filmed over a two year period from 1996 to 1998.
Iran Darroudi: The Painter of Ethereal Moments
A look at the life and art of Ms. Iran Darroudi, one of the most important contemporary Iranian painters, who has divided her time between Tehran and Paris for the past fifty years. The film describes the various influences in her life and how she came to cultivate a style that merges the western surrealism with eastern mysticism
Wind of Jinn
This documentary shows the Zaar tradition in Bandar Lengeh in south of Iran. It is kind of local dancing and singing to exorcist the Jinn from people who believe to be possessed by evil.
The Final Word
Moslem Mansouris second documentary film about the legendary late Ahmad Shamlou
Filmography
as Himself
as Himself
as Self (archive footage)
as Narration