The Mirror of the Soul

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Forugh Farrokhzad

Herself

Age : 32 | Popularity : 3%

Behnaz Jafari

as Narrator(voice)

Age : 50 | Popularity : 3%

Ahmad Reza Ahmadi

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Mohammad Ali Sepanlou

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Dariush Mehrjui

Age : 84 | Popularity : 4%

Aydin Aghdashloo

Age : 83 | Popularity : 6%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Nasser Saffarian
Production	Producer	Nasser Saffarian
Writing	Writer	Nasser Saffarian
Crew	Cinematography	Babak Bazrafshan Bayram Fazli
Editing	Editor	Sohrab Khosravi
Sound	Music	Omid Raeis Dana
Department	Role	Name

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