Nasser Saffarian ( ناصر صفاريان ) was born in Tehran on July 9, 1975 A graduate of English Literature writing on cinema: since 1991 and has collaborated with a number of Film periodicals and newspapers : Film monthly, Adineh, Salam, Mehr, Cinemaye no, Gozareshe film, Donyaye tasvir &.. He has written two books; "The poet who is not like as his poems" and "The Chants of Sigh" and directed more than 10 movies : I'm Just A Poet, Officer!- 2014/ 2015 The Night Of Infatuation- 2008/ 2015 Crossed-Out
...Memories- 2008/ 2015 Care For Me, Lady!- 2003/ 2010 Her Memory Framed- 2009 Freedom In The Fog- 2007 A Good Time For Tragedy- 2003/ 2006 Auto Stop- 2005 The Song Of Sunshine- 2003 Summit Of The Wave- 2000/ 2004 The Mirror Of The Soul- 2000/ 2002 The Green Cold- 2000/ 2002Nasser Saffarian has been a Director in some movies:
The Mirror of the Soul is about that Nasser Saffarian's documentary is an hour long tribute to the memory of Iranian poet and director Forough Farrokhzad, who died tragically in 1967 at only 32 years of age. This film focuses on Farrokhzad's life as a poet, and includes footage of her reading poems alongside interviews which reveal her personal aims and thoughts about artistic creativity. Friends and family members also provide intimate insights into her life, ranging from her school days to her depression in later life, while literary critics and poets talk about the impact her daring expressions of sexuality and emotion had on Iranian culture. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Sohrab Khosravi, Omid Raeisdana.
Summit of the Wave is about that Directed by Nasser Saffarian, 'Summit of the Wave' is an inspiring retrospective of Iranian director and poet Forough Farrokhzad. Dying tragically in 1967, at the tender age of 32, Farrokhzad had a short but illustrious career which, alongside her more renowned efforts in directing and writing poetry, traversed acting, film editing, film dubbing, and writing musical scores. This documentary brings her career to light, displaying the social awareness and playful style of her talent with a deftly compelling touch. While family members and admirers talk about her creative legacy, fascinating scenes from her films and real life combine to produce a portrait of a truly exceptional woman. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Bahman Kiarostami.
A Good Time For Tragedy is about that Tribute documentary by Nasser Saffarian about influential poet and screenwriter Ahmadreza Ahmadi, the leading figure in Iran's New Wave Poetry movement. As Ahmadi provides insights into his life, the importance of knowing himself and his abilities, and the vital connection between sorrow and poetry, accolades pour in from the cultural community to emphasis the significance of his work. Artists, directors, critics and musicians alike line up to honour Ahmadi’s achievements, providing a sense of its power and discussing the influence it had upon them. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Bahman Kiarostami, Mohammad Reza Sokoot.
The Cold Green is about that A documentary examining the iconoclastic life of Forough Farrokhzad and her relationship with supporters and critics alike. Iran's most controversial and influential female of Persian poetry and cinema, Farrokhzad fought patriarchal conceptions of womanhood and subservience, and in doing so made her comparatively short life one about liberation and freedom of expression. Here, film director and critic Naser Saffarian pursues his cinematic interest in Farrokhzad and delicately intertwines interviews with her family members and literary scholars to present an intimate portrait of this inspiring artist. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Sohrab Khosravi, Omid Raeisdana, Reza Chabkroo.
Auto Stop is about that A recently married couple embark on a road trip, filming the journey to their honeymoon destination. Soft pulsing jazz music contributes to a light atmosphere at the start as the couple engages in playful banter about gender and sociology, as they pass by beautiful scenery. The husband insists that any man picking up a hitchhiking woman would have ulterior motives. This leads to a seemingly innocent game as the wife pretends to be a hitchhiker, and the husband takes up the role of the stranger who will pick her up and seduce her. However, the game soon takes a nasty turn as the wife's ease in her flirtatious role makes him angrily question her past. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Mitra Hajjar, Behnam Tashakkor.
Nasser Saffarian has been a Producer in some movies:
The Emperor and Us is about that A documentary centering the works of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa from the point of view of Iranian film critics and filmmakers and three of Kurosawa's colleagues. This documentary explores Kurosawa's major films, discussing his artistic and narrative approaches in detail. The film also briefly manages to show the recognition of Kurosawa's work in Iran. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Omid Najvan, Babak Zarafshan.
Care for Me Lady is about that 'Care For Me Lady' focuses on the life of Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, one of the greatest poets of the New Wave in Iranian poetry. His distinctly unusual and surreal style is easily recognizable, setting him apart from his peers. Nasser Saffarian's documentary guides us through his career using interviews with friends and family, and original recordings of readings and talks. An intimate portrait of a key figure in the cultural history of Iran. In this film Nasser Saffarian collaborates with Mohammad Reza Sokoot.
Other films are:
Freedom in the Fog, The Night of Infatuation, The Crossed Out Memories, I Am Just a Poet, The Song of Sunshine, Her Memory Framed, The Unfinished Childhood
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