Dariush Mehrjui

Dariush Mehrjui

Born: December 8, 1939
Died: October 14, 2023
in Tehran, Iran
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Dariush Mehrjui (December 8, 1939 - October 14, 2023) also spelled as Mehrjui Mehrjoui, and Mehrjuyi, was an Iranian director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor.

Mehrjui was a founding member of the Iranian New Wave movement of the early 1970s. His second film, The Cow, is considered to be the first film of this movement, which also included Masoud Kimiai and Nasser Taqvai. Most of his films are inspired by literature and adapted from Iranian and foreign novels and plays.

On October 14, 2023, Mehrjui and his wife were found murdered in their home in the city of Karaj, near Tehran.

Movies for Dariush Mehrjui...

The New Wave
Title: The New Wave
Released: November 8, 2016
Type: Movie
A Documentary about New Wave movement in Iranian cinema.
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Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report
Title: Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report
Character: Self
Released: July 4, 2016
Type: Movie
Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report dives into the artistic world of Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. The film offers critical interpretations of his works from cinema experts, enriched with personal anecdotes from his peers.
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Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Title: Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Character: Himself
Released: May 18, 2006
Type: Movie
Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.
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Cinema Iran
Title: Cinema Iran
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 2005
Type: Movie
Tracing the history and influence of Iranian cinema and its filmmakers.
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Summit of the Wave
Title: Summit of the Wave
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Part 3 of documentary trilogy about Pertsian poet Forough Farrokhzad. This part focuses on her theatre and film work.
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The Mirror of the Soul
Title: The Mirror of the Soul
Released: August 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Part 2 of the trilogy concerning Persian poet Farough Farrokhz. This film examines her controversial, sometimes erotic, poetry. Contemporary Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad became a legend in her own time for her innovative and controversial writings. In this extensive, three-part documentary, Farrokhzad's life, work, and soul are laid bare. Director Nasser Saffarian deftly combines interviews with family members and peers with footage of Farrokhzad shot by Bernardo Bertolucci. Saffarian digs deep into her personal and professional life to uncover new information about this outspoken artist. Includes The Green Cold, a revealing look at her private world, The Mirror of the Soul, an exploration of her controversial, sometimes erotic poetry, and Summit of the Wave, an overview of her theater and film work.
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The Green Cold
Title: The Green Cold
Released: April 1, 1999
Type: Movie
Part 1 of the trilogy concerning Persian poet Farough Farrokhz. This film traces her personal life.
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Dariush Mehrjui: Making of the Cow
Title: Dariush Mehrjui: Making of the Cow
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A look at the making of Dariush Mahrjui's 'The Cow' ('Gav'), considered by many to be the seminal film of the Iranian New Wave.