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 dire
...ctor 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 (خسرو سینایی) has been a Director in some movies:
Impression of a City is about that Khosrow Sinai's documentary is a loving tribute to Tehran, delving into the city's history and commenting on the nature of modern life there. From famous architectural landmarks to winding back alleys, from Tehran's theatre culture and museum treasures to congested traffic and quiet parks, Sinai glances everywhere with a thoughtful and adoring eye. But he also lets the city do its own talking, providing a rich array of visual imagery which beautifully conveys the diversity of Tehran’s people and places. In this film Khosrow Sinai (خسرو سینایی) collaborates with Majid Vafadar (مجید وفادار)
Khosrow Sinai (خسرو سینایی) has been a Producer in some movies:
Passage Through the Unknown is about that Khosrow Sinai's short documentary provides an insight into flamboyant artist and poet Mohammad Ebrahim Jafari's life. Beginning with a wonderful scene of Jafari reciting a poem while he energetically creates a picture, the film reveals the brilliant diversity of his art work while providing insight into the philosophy behind his poems. Interview clips are intercut with scenes of Jafari in more personal or social moments to produce a fascinating portrait of a highly talented man.
The Lost Requiem is about that This documentary film is about the emigration of Poles to Iran during the years of World War II in 1941 and 1942; Its construction has taken 13 years due to problems. According to some documents, the number of immigrants was about 300 thousand people. In this film Khosrow Sinai (خسرو سینایی) collaborates with Anna Borkowska (آنا بورکوفسکا), Esmaeel Emami (اسماعیل امامی)
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.
Khosrow Sinai (خسرو سینایی) has been a Writer in some movies:
Modern Iranian Art is about that With characteristic depth of knowledge and artistic vision, Khosrow Sinai sheds light on the origin and progress of the modern art movement in Iran. Beginning with the vital introduction of cubism to Iran in the 1940s, Sinai follows the paths of the pioneers that made the Modern Movement possible. Exploring the work of these artists, and providing insights into their inspirations and typical subject matter, the film is a must see for anyone interested in art.
