Khosrow Sinai (خسرو سینایی) is an Iranian filmmaker, born 19th January 1941 in Sari, Iran. He studied artchitecture for four years at the Vienna University of Technology in Austria and then studied music composition for a further three years at the Vienna Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts; where he graduated in Music Education with high honours from the Vienna Music Conservatory. Khosrow Sinai graduated from the Vienna Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts as a cinema and television director major
... and a screen writing minor. After his study he returned to Iran in 1967 and worked in Ministry of Culture and Arts to 1972, he then worked as an instructor in documentary and screen play writing across various universities until 1992. Khosrow Sinai worked in various National Iranian Television (now called Seda o Sima) working various roles as a filmmaker creating about 100 short films in his avant-garde in his unique style of documentary dramatisations. He also was a junior at various film festivals. He is best known for domestic drama 'Bride of Fire "Arous-e atash"' (2000) which won him the Don Quijote Award by Special Mentionand and a nomination for a Crystal Globe by the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and many more. His other works include 'In the Alleys of Love' (1991) presented at the Kind of View’ section of Cannes Film Festival, 'The Inner Beast' sceened at the 2nd Fajr Festival winning Khosrow Sinai best director and photography. Khosrow Sinai is the first to win an international award prior the Islamic Revelution in Iran. He is also a translator, one of his works, the German 'My Journey and Adventures in Iran' (1863), by Armin Vambery. The Iranian scholar was awarded the prestigious Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.Khosrow Sinai has been a Director in some movies:
Gizella is about that This documentary film by Khosrow Sinai explores the work of Gizella Varga-Sinai, an Iran-based Hungarian artist. Featuring English language narration, this film explores her life in two countries, while showcasing some of the artist's greatest works. Poetic and insightful, this is a must for any art aficionado. In this film Khosrow Sinai collaborates with Ali Loghmani.
Witnesses of History is about that Khosrow Sinai was commissioned by the National Bank of Iran to produce a documentary about the national jewelry collection. His final product, 'Witnesses of History', has some stunning visuals of the collection. Accompanied by Sinai's voiceover, the images offer up to the audience Iran's finest gems, which have indeed witnessed Iran's tumultuous history.
Haj Mosavar is about that Director Khosrow Sinai takes a delving look at the life of Iranian book illustrator, and Isfahan carpet designer, Haj Mosavar. Mosavar is considered a master of 20th century design, yet previous to the creation of this homage, little was documented about his life. Using stills and archive footage, Sinai introduces his work and life story to a modern day audience. 'Haj Mosavar' is an accomplished and illuminating piece constructed to interest and inspire.
In the Alleys of Love is about that We follow a young man reflecting on his life in this thought-provoking tale of childhood. Forced to flee the devastated village of Abadan with his family at the beginning of the war, the young man returns years later. As he surveys the ruins of his former homestead, he remembers how his family adapted to a new life, his boyhood escapades, and his first love. An elegant account of how war affects the lives of children, this drama is a must-see. In this film Khosrow Sinai collaborates with Mehdi Ahmadi, Hamid Farrokhnejad, Eshagh Khanzadi, Ali Loghmani, Mohammad Ali Abiri, Reza Baghban, Yoosef Jokar.
Viva is about that Amidst the turmoil of Tehran in 1978, engineer Mahmud only wants to provide security for his family. He is determined to ignore the fighting taking place on the streets outside and shelter the ones he loves from the violence. But when his wife takes in a young revolutionary escaping from the police, providing refuge for the man forces his family headlong into the world he wants to protect them from. Mahmud can no longer ignore the revolution, but can he find a way to keep his wife and children safe? In this film Khosrow Sinai collaborates with Mehdi Hashemi, Soraya Ghasemi, Gholamreza Tabatabai, Esmail Mohammadi, Rogheyeh Chehreh Azad, Samira Sinai, Yasaman Sinayi, Eshagh Khanzadi, Fereydoun Ghovanloo, Jalal Moayerian, Ahmad Kashani, Jamasb Farahvashi, Bahram Yazarlou.
Ars Poetica is about that Produced in 1968, Ars Poetica is a short film directed by Khosrow Sinai, in collaboration with Jazeh Tabatabai, a sculptor, painter and poet whose works are included within the avant-garde art current, a style which Sinai adopts in this film. A compilation of Dadaistic and Avant-Garde compulsions that shows Tabatabai's sculptural work come to life in the light of the director's vision.
I Like Iran is about that Khosrow Sinai's documentary is a unique tribute to the great nation of Iran, as seen from the eyes of its international tourist trade. Cutting together fly-on-the-wall and interview footage of people from different countries around the world during the 1960s and 1970s, the film provides a broad but intimate insight into how visitors have enjoyed Iran. From guided tours, trekking around the country and revelling in Iranian music to footage of the global diversity of tourists at the airport, the experience of Iran through foreign eyes is given a vivid and aspirational representation here.
Other films are:
Talking with a Shadow, Impression of a City, Song of Silence, Between Shadow and Light, Passage Through the Unknown, Modern Iranian Art, Cold Iron, The Rainbow Island, Like a Tale, Bride of Fire, The Winning Design, Hossein Yavari, Autumn Alley, My Love Is at Home while..., The Inner Beast, The Lost Requiem
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