Born in 1969 in Ahvaz, Mehdi Jafari ( مهدي جعفري ) began his artistic career in 1985 as a photographer and cinematographer. He got his B.A from Tehran Art University in 1993 and has made several documentary and short films. ATMOSPHERE STATION is his debut feature film.rMehdi Jafari has been a Cinematographer in some movies:
Night Bus is about that 'Night Bus' gives us a vivid depiction of gritty warfare by following a group of Iranian soldiers who fight on the frontlines in southern Iran. After
...detaining a group of Iraqi POW's, they attempt to transport them to the prison camps. However, the prisoners manage to trick the Iranian soldiers. An interesting film that explores the relationships between Iraqi and Iranian soldiers in the midst of war. 'Night Bus' taps into the wider political issues of the day. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Elnaz Shakerdoost, Khosrow Shakibai, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mehrdad Sedighian, Kiumars Pourahmad, Mehdi Homayunfar, Ahmad Kaveri, Bahram Dehghan, Mohammad Mokhtari, Fardin Khalatbari, Mehri Shirazi, Masoud Behnam, Koorosh Soleimani, Habib Ahmadzadeh, Abdolhamid Ghadirian, Ali Morabi, Amir Mohammad Zand.
Exile Paranoia is about that This short film compellingly expresses the feelings of loneliness, vulnerability and paranoia that can be felt by immigrants living in a strange city. Beautifully shot, and filled with metaphorical images, it follows the life of a young woman as she confronts her own isolation. Building towards a poignant and ambivalent climax, the vignette weaves together some of the different obstacles faced by people in a foreign land with haunting shots of the woman's living spaces, creating a profound visual effect that echoes her emotional state. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Hassan Shakeri, Nasrin Naser, Akbar Shahbazi, Hamid Reza Ahmadi Ara.
The Day Looms is about that Gripping drama focusing on the struggle of one couple, Forough and Jalal, to come to terms with their lives after the 1979 revolution. Hoping to escape the trauma of the past five years, which Forough spent as a political prisoner and Jalal spent in hiding from the security forces, they retreat to a quiet spot in the mountains to collect their thoughts and ponder the next move. Their past however catches up with them when they encounter an unassuming local who Forough suspects to be the man who routinely tortured her during her captivity. A dark examination of moral justification and the tempting prospect of vengeance. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Mehran Rajabi, Yekta Naser, Amir Aghaei, Dariush Farhang, Bijan Mirbagheri, Saeed Shahsavari, Arash Boroomand, Hossein Abolsedgh, Elham Salehi, Mojgan Eivazi, Keyvan Jahanshahi, Farhad Alizadeh Ahi.
Little Travellers of an Endless Journey is about that A series of 49 documentary films by 31 filmmakers, Children of the Land of Iran provides a window into the traditions, rituals and people within the rich and diverse culture of Iran. 'Mosaferane Koochak Safari Bi Enteha' (1998) is a short documentary about the young members of the migratory Bakhtiari tribe, as they care for their herds in a beautiful mountainous region. A camera crew joins the group as they herd hundreds of cattle under the cover of darkness to their new destination. Save the clatter of bells and footfalls, the group move in almost eerie silence. Handheld camerawork lends the film a sense of realism and immediacy, and we share the Bakhtiari's journey. A film that provides fascinating insight into traditional culture. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Morteza Poursamadi, Farshad Fadayian, Mohammad Reza Sarhangi, Asghar Abgoon, Mehdi Azadi, Behrouz Shahamat.
For the Sake of Pooneh is about that Majid and his wife Pooneh run into a crisis because of Majid's severe drug addiction. In order to save their marriage, Majid decides to check into a rehab camp. However, his resolve does not last long, and he soon harbours plans of escape. When he eventually returns home, he encounters a scene that arouses suspicion about Pooneh's fidelity to their marriage. The conflict between Majid and Pooneh soon accumulates to unbearable levels. A poignant look at how addiction can destroy marriage, this film boasts strong performances from its leads. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Farhad Aslani, Hanieh Tavassoli, Nayereh Farahani, Amir Adibparvar, Mahmoud Khorsand, Mohammad Kart, Tarlan Parvaneh, Hatef Alimardani, Amir Abbas Gordan, Mohammad Sarban, Amir Malekpour.
The Corridor is about that When Shiva’s husband Behzad is sent to prison on a manslaughter charge, she does all she can to maintain a sense of normality for herself and her young son, Amir Ali. Amir Ali, a first grader, has never met his father, and, at their social worker’s suggestion, Shiva decides that it is best for Amir Ali to meet Behzad. After initial trepidation, Amir Ali forms a close bond with his father. However, with the threat of execution looming on the horizon, Shiva must scramble ask the victim’s family for forgiveness. A heart-rending tale of a child’s newly discovered affection for his father, this film questions whether forgiveness for death is ever possible. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Hanieh Tavassoli, Reza Attaran, Saeed Changizian, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Behrooz Shoeibi, Afsaneh Chehrehazad, Seyyed Mahmoud Razavi, Hamid Reza Ghorbani, Vahid Moghadasi, Babak Karimi Tari, Zahra Kamali, Behzad Abdi, Negar Abedi, Alireza Alavian, Mohammad Reza Shirkhanlou, Fatemeh Kamali, Masoud Mirtaheri, Esmaeel Hatami Kia.
Ice Age is about that Ice Era is a compelling tale of betrayal and addiction. In the tenth year of their marriage, Babak and Manizheh face the biggest challenge of their lives. When they run into financial problems, Babak is forced to work long hours to support them. This only proves to push them apart and a romantic betrayal leads to drug dependency and psychological collapse. Will the couple find their way out of the maze of ruin they are in? Farhad Aslani and Mahtab Keramati star in this gripping thriller. In this film Mehdi Jafari collaborates with Anahita Nemati, Bahram Radan, Farhad Aslani, Mahtab Keramati, Sahar Dolatshahi, Jaleh Sameti, Mostafa Kiaei, Negar Nemati, Nima Jafari Jozani, Mohsen Kiaei, Amir Nobakht Haghighi, Ali Kochaki, Pouria Rahimi Sam, Ali Milani, Sadaf Taherian, Hojjat Ashtari, Alireza Alavian, Arman Mousapour, Mina Sadati, Mansour Lashgari Ghouchani, Babak Behshad, Mohammad Kamal Alavi, Mehri Aleagha, Mehdi Delkhaste, Mona Ghasemi, Soodabe Khosravi.
Other films are:
Dying in September, A Respected Family, Barcode, Drought and Lies, Special Line, Death Journey, The Atmosphere Station, Don't Be Shy, Damascus Time, Wake up Arezou, 3 Fish, Without Farewell, Whatever God Wants, Awakening for Three Days, Eternal, The Momentary Marriage, The 23, Abadan Eleven 60, We Are All Fine, Yadoo, Between Staying and Going, Habib, Closed Circuit, Fist on Skin, Blade Edge, Closer than Familiar, This Loneliness, Left Over
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