In this series, the documentary filmmakers sought to discover what remains of the Silk Road, to do so directly and without intermediates, as in the tradition of Iranian carpets. The result of their work is no less than a complete and mosaic image of contemporary Iran.

BIOGRAPHY:  

Born in Kermanshah in 1951. Graduated in cinematography from the college of Television and Cinema, holds MA from Art University. Collaborated with IRIB television for many years. He was photographer and director of photography for many successful Iranian films, and has directed two features. His second feature was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Mar del Plata Film Festival.

FILMOGRAPHY

Short Film:    

• JOURNEY THROUGH TALESH     1975
• ASHURA                                 1976
• NEOR LAKE                             1977

Documentary:

• SHEHERAZAD AND THE OTHERS    2002
• IRAN: DREAM OF FREEDOM           2001
• DESTINATION OF IRAN                2002–3 

Feature:

• CHILDREN OF WATER AND DUST     1991
• CITY OF WOMEN                           1998

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