Forugh Farrokhzad

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Dec 29, 1934 (90 years old)
Death date
Feb 13, 1967

Forugh Farrokhzad

Known For

Summit of the Wave
0h 32m
Movie 2003

Summit of the Wave

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

The Mirror of the Soul
0h 46m
Movie 2002

The Mirror of the Soul

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.

The Green Cold
1h 0m
Movie 1999

The Green Cold

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

Biography

Forugh Farrokhzad (Persian: فروغ فرخزاد‎‎; December 29, 1934 – February 13, 1967) was an influential Iranian poet and film director. She was a controversial modernist poet and an iconoclast, writing from a female point of view.

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