Movies: Forugh Farrokhzad

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....

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

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 ...

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and mode...

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

"Forough Farrokhzad" Funeral Ceremony...

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 writing...

Abadan, in the vastness of the oil areas of southern Iran......

"Perjantai" (Friday) is a Finnish short film that was compiled from the material shot by friend in Lebanon and it is loosely based on a poem of the same name by Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad. Young woman travels through the house she has seen for ...

A discussion of the rites of betrothal in four separate countries....