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

Part 3 of documentary trilogy about Persian 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 keeping him.

"Forough Farrokhzad" Funeral Ceremony

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

A documentary fairy-tale that begins in northern Iran and winds its way to Munich’s Westend. There, the Iranian poet in exile, Hossein Mansouri, goes in search of the boy and discovers a real oriental fable about his own roots and the magical power of words.

Only Voice Remains tells the story of rebel Iranian feminist poet Forugh Farrokhzad whose confessional works and daring personal life broke barriers of sex and society - and in the process, redefined what it takes to be great.

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.

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.

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.