The Mirror of the Soul
The Mirror of the Soul
46 minutes
2002
HD
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.
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Stars Forugh Farrokhzad, Behnaz Jafari, Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, Dariush Mehrjui
Directors Nasser Saffarian, Nasser Saffarian, Nasser Saffarian, Babak Bazrafshan, Bayram Fazli
The Mirror of the Soul