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IRIB to Air Documentary on Farshchian Works
A documentary trilogy featuring the works of celebrated Iranian miniaturist Mahmoud Farshchian will be aired by Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting.
Produced by Ali Atshani, the film, which focuses on the maestro’s recent works, will be broadcast soon on IRIB’s Channel 4.
“The title of each episode of the documentary bears the name of Farshchian’s tableaux: ’Ghadir’, ’Molana’ and ’Trial’,“ Atshani told IRNA.
He added that the documentary will be produced in the form of a feature film on Farshchian’s return from the USA.
The 77-year-old artist, currently residing in New Jersey, USA, is the most prominent modernizer in the field of miniatures.
His masterpieces have been displayed in several museums and exhibitions worldwide.
Farshchian held 51 solo exhibitions and participated in 83 group events during 1948-94.
Daneshvar PhD Thesis for Release
Renowned Iranian authoress Simin Daneshvar plans to publish her doctoral thesis on the occasion of her 87th birthday.
Speaking to ISNA, Daneshvar said, “The thesis is themed ’Beauty in Persian literature until the 7th Century AH’ and will soon be published by Niloofar Publishing House.“
Qatreh Publications recently released her latest work ’Choice’.
The author’s important works, namely ’To Whom Shall I Say Hello’ will be reprinted soon.
Daneshvar has a number of ’firsts’ to her credit. In 1948, her collection of Persian short stories was the first by an Iranian woman to be published. The first novel by an Iranian woman was her ’Sou va Shoun’ which has become Iran’s bestselling novel ever. Daneshvar’s ’Playhouse’, a collection of five stories and two autobiographical pieces, is the first volume of translated stories by an Iranian authoress.
Achaemenid TV Serial Planned
A serial on the life of one of the two Achaemenid monarchs Cyrus or Darius will be produced in the year to March 2010, announced a TV producer.
Speaking to Fars news agency, Mohsen Ali Akbari said, “The research phase of the project has ended and we are negotiating with our partners to produce a serial either on Cyrus or Darius.“
He noted that the project will be completed with the participation of international partners.
On the features of the serials, he said, “Symbols of architectural style of the Achaemenid era exist in Persepolis and we will use them as reference. By using computer technology and advanced special effects, we intend to provide a suitable ambiance of the period.“
He noted that he will utilize the best possible technical team and actors at the international level to make sure that the quality of the work is the highest.
Ali Akbari is currently working on a TV show called ’Ladder to the Sky’.
Darroudi Exhibit in May
An exhibition of works by renowned surrealist painter, Iran Darroudi will open at Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Arts on May 7.
According to IRNA, the event is a sequel to a number of exhibitions commemorating veteran Iranian artists, including Hossein Zendehroudi and Masoud Arabshahi.
Darroudi is a graduate of TV direction and production from R.C.A. Institute of New York.
Some of her paintings include, ’The Bold Persian Gulf’, ’Eternal Marriage’, and ’Everlasting Portrait’.
She has so far held some 48 individual and 45 group exhibitions in Iran, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, Germany, US and Canada.
The exhibit will run through June 11.
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