I use humour a lot. My foundation is tragic, but my appearance is humorous.
“I use humour a lot. My foundation is tragic, but my … Read More
I always loved music, and I always wanted to make a film about it, but I could never do it because of the censorship that was around.
“I always loved music, and I always wanted to make a … Read More
You need a team that speaks your language.
“You need a team that speaks your language.” Bahman Ghobadi
For me, its better to live without looking over your shoulder, worrying about who is controlling your phone, maybe poisoning your food.
“For me, its better to live without looking over your shoulder, … Read More
I had no education in filmmaking. I started with a 8mm camera. I made 34 films, and little by little I gained more experience in filming.
“I had no education in filmmaking. I started with a 8mm … Read More
I love music, I make films with music, I eat with music, I sleep with music, I think with music. Music makes me dream, it strengthens my creativity.
“I love music, I make films with music, I eat with … Read More
Im free – but Im also not free because there are millions of young people living in Iran. A filmmaker can only do a little.
“Im free – but Im also not free because there are … Read More
In Kurdistan, theres a lot of hardship – a lot of wars, a lot of bitter and difficult lifestyles. And witnessing all those made me a director.
“In Kurdistan, theres a lot of hardship – a lot of … Read More
Actually, the only thing I regret is not making more underground films and bringing them with me as historical documents.
“Actually, the only thing I regret is not making more underground … Read More
I used to believe that people are only born once, but now I feel I have been reborn, like I was given a new life. I see myself as a child, full of energy and hope.
“I used to believe that people are only born once, but … Read More