Saeed Rashtian has been a Producer in some movies:
My City is about that While a wide range of delicious and well-known traditional foods are available in Tehran, pizza has become one of the most popular things to eat. This light-hearted, amusing and fast-paced documentary offers a kaleidoscopic view of Iranian society by examining eating habits in modern Teheran. Young and old people, progressive and conservative people, all come forward to tell the viewer how their identity relates to the pop
...ularity of the Italian fast-food. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Ala Mohseni, Shahram Mokri, Amir Hossein Ghasemii, Reza Davood Abiat, Arash Azizi, Ali Rohani.
The Lake that Was is about that Oroomieh Lake, with a circumference of more than 400 kilometers, is located in the Northwest of Iran. Its beauty is so captivating that it used to attract droves of Iranian and foreign tourists. Now a shadow of its former self due to lack of rainfall, several wells and underground water resources, along with a number of dam constructions are causing concern. Oroomieh Lake will soon dry up. Director Pejman Mazaheripoo skillfully narrates the lake's history, when people carelessly enjoyed it at their leisure, ignoring the consequences of its demise. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Hossein Mahdavi, Pejman Mazaheripoor, Arash Zahedi Asl, Morteza Motaghi, Keyvan Kiaras.
Of Men and Motorcycles is about that Shahriar Siami Shal's documentary reveals the tenuous day to day life of the motorcycle taxi drivers working in Tehran. Following Abbas Karimi, 'Of Men and Motorcycle' provides insight into a job fraught with danger, and which provides an unstable income. Delving into Abbas's personal story as he looks for more stable work, the human element of the film is emphasised through touching glimpses into a man who only wants to provide a better life for his young children. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Shahriar Siami Shal, Mehdi Malekzadeh, Mojgan Kamarei.
Behind the Wheel of Life is about that 'Behind the Wheel of Life' is a short film about Nasri, a divorced mother who drives a taxi to support herself and her son. Revealing her frustrations and loves in equal measure, Sahar Salahshoor's documentary follows Nasri through a day in her life, exploring the importance of religious faith, friendship and, of course, her beloved car in sustaining her independence. The result is a poignant story, told through Nasri’s own accounts and footage of her daily dramas, of the ups and downs of a single mother making her way in the world. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Mohammad Haddadi, Sahar Salahshoor, Amir Pejman Habibian.
My Little Country is about that Abbas Mohammadi's documentary tells the story of self-funded schools set up for Afghani children who are forced to seek refuge in Iran. Paid for by parents and taught by women educated at Iran universities, the schools operate on a shoe-string budget, but the film explores how they offer a vital sense of hope and belonging to its pupils. Touching footage of lessons combine with interviews of children to bring a vivid insight into their plights, and the inspirational role the schools play in their lives. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Yadollah Najafi, Reza Jalali, Abbas Mohammadi Nam, Masume Shah Nazari.
Countdown is about that 'Countdown' comments on the huge success that Iranian women are having in academia. Underlining the importance that the younger generation places in education, the film focuses on Tehrani teenager Parisa a few weeks before she takes her university entry exams. Providing intimate access to her life, and the life of her family, the film captures a sense of the exceptionally hard work Parisa throws into her studies. While providing broader social observations, this film is also a fascinating insight into the changing roles and broader opportunities of women in modern Iran. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Kazem Afrandnia, Shahrzad Safavi, Eshagh Khanzadi, Kambiz Roshanravan, Gholamreza Jahanmehr, Hamid Najafirad, Habibollah Allahyari, Ali Gholami, Hassan Abbasi, Hasan Makhmalchi, Mohsen Noroozi, Seyed Mohsen Khorram Darreh, Mohammad Barsouziyan, Masoud Allahyari, Akbar Hor.
Consulting God is about that A short documentary about Estekhareh, the practice of consulting the Koran for help in decision-making in modern Iran. In this film Saeed Rashtian collaborates with Farahnaz Sharifi, Mohammad Sadeq Jafari.
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