
The Mirror of the Soul
جام جان
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Nasser Saffarian
- Screenplay & Story
- Nasser Saffarian
- Original Score
- Omid Raeis Dana
- Original Title
- جام جان
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nasser Saffarian
Nasser Saffarian
Omid Raeis Dana
Bayram Fazli, Babak Bazrafshan
Sohrab Khosravi
Nasser Saffarian
Department Leadership Roster
Nasser Saffarian
Producer
Nasser Saffarian
Writer
Sohrab Khosravi
Editor
Nasser Saffarian
Director
Bayram Fazli
Director of Photography
Babak Bazrafshan
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mirror of the Soul.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mirror of the Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mirror of the Soul about?
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.
Who directed The Mirror of the Soul?
The Mirror of the Soul was directed by Nasser Saffarian.
Who stars in The Mirror of the Soul?
The principal cast of The Mirror of the Soul includes Forugh Farrokhzad, Behnaz Jafari, Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, Dariush Mehrjui.
When was The Mirror of the Soul released and how long is it?
The Mirror of the Soul was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mirror of the Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mirror of the Soul was composed by Omid Raeis Dana.
