ROSVAA and Docunight Present: رقص ناتمام  The Never Ending Dance 
The Never Ending Dance is the second instalment of three film collections curated with ROSVAA magazine centering women's stories.
The collection explores the challenges of marginalized female artists in the societies in which they live and work.

Nessa • Directed by Loghman Khaledi • 2021 • Iran

Constrained by the patriarchy and dogmatic family members, Nessa, a young Iranian Kurd, pursues her dream of becoming an actress. Despite being beaten by her brother, she never lets go of her ambitions - in fact, she constantly strives to find herself in the spotlight. Khaledi captures the struggle of a woman who is torn between the values of modern-day Iran and the conservative, traditional values that undermine women. The film exposes what passes for normal in a small city, particularly in a family with traditional beliefs.

Both documentaries present resilient, independent women whose situations may be viewed as opposites: Shahrzaad's battle is seen through the trajectory of her life, from once being a famous figure to having nothing, while, conversely, Nessa's battle is an attempt to rise from nothing to become an artist.

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ROSVAA and Docunight Present: رقص ناتمام  The Never Ending Dance 
The Never Ending Dance is the second instalment of three film collections curated with ROSVAA magazine centering women's stories.
The collection explores the challenges of marginalized female artists in the societies in which they live and work.

Shahrzaad’s Tale (1) • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2015 • Iran/Canada/Korea)

Shahrzaad’s Tale is a documentary that subtly explores the tragic and miserable life of Shahrzaad (pseudonym of Kobra Sa'idi), an actress, poet, and film director who played a pioneering role in Iranian cinema before the Revolution of 1979. Having lost the comforts of her former life, she now lives in a dilapidated house in a remote village. However, the former actress never appears hopeless or weak in front of Parhami’s camera. The parallel editing of shots of modern-day Tehran with film footage from the 60’s showcasing Shahrzaad as an actress and dancer clearly illustrates Parhami’s sharp sense of style and storytelling.

Parhami incorporates interviews with young woman artists and the legendary Iranian actors Pouri Banaie and Bahman Mofid, who once acted alongside Shahzaad. Her connection with and fondness for them are palpable and enhance the key moments of love and grief in the film.

Both documentaries present resilient, independent women whose situations may be viewed as opposites: Shahrzaad's battle is seen through the trajectory of her life, from once being a famous figure to having nothing, while, conversely, Nessa's battle is an attempt to rise from nothing to become an artist.

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ROSVAA and Docunight Present: رقص ناتمام  The Never Ending Dance 
The Never Ending Dance is the second instalment of three film collections curated with ROSVAA magazine centering women's stories.
The collection explores the challenges of marginalized female artists in the societies in which they live and work.

Shahrzaad’s Tale (2) • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2015 • Iran/Canada/Korea)

Shahrzaad’s Tale is a documentary that subtly explores the tragic and miserable life of Shahrzaad (pseudonym of Kobra Sa'idi), an actress, poet, and film director who played a pioneering role in Iranian cinema before the Revolution of 1979. Having lost the comforts of her former life, she now lives in a dilapidated house in a remote village. However, the former actress never appears hopeless or weak in front of Parhami’s camera. The parallel editing of shots of modern-day Tehran with film footage from the 60’s showcasing Shahrzaad as an actress and dancer clearly illustrates Parhami’s sharp sense of style and storytelling.

Parhami incorporates interviews with young woman artists and the legendary Iranian actors Pouri Banaie and Bahman Mofid, who once acted alongside Shahzaad. Her connection with and fondness for them are palpable and enhance the key moments of love and grief in the film.

Both documentaries present resilient, independent women whose situations may be viewed as opposites: Shahrzaad's battle is seen through the trajectory of her life, from once being a famous figure to having nothing, while, conversely, Nessa's battle is an attempt to rise from nothing to become an artist.

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#TheNeverEndingDance #ROSVAA #ShahrzaadsTale #ShahinParhami #Shahrzaad #Nessa #LogmanKhaledi #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema #IranianDocumentaryj

ROSVAA and Docunight Present: رقص ناتمام  The Never Ending Dance 
The Never Ending Dance is the second instalment of three film collections curated with ROSVAA magazine centering women's stories.
The collection explores the challenges of marginalized female artists in the societies in which they live and work.

Nessa (1) • Directed by Loghman Khaledi • 2021 • Iran

Constrained by the patriarchy and dogmatic family members, Nessa, a young Iranian Kurd, pursues her dream of becoming an actress. Despite being beaten by her brother, she never lets go of her ambitions - in fact, she constantly strives to find herself in the spotlight. Khaledi captures the struggle of a woman who is torn between the values of modern-day Iran and the conservative, traditional values that undermine women. The film exposes what passes for normal in a small city, particularly in a family with traditional beliefs.

Both documentaries present resilient, independent women whose situations may be viewed as opposites: Shahrzaad's battle is seen through the trajectory of her life, from once being a famous figure to having nothing, while, conversely, Nessa's battle is an attempt to rise from nothing to become an artist.

You can watch this and all our documentaries by becoming a member via Docunight.com

#TheNeverEndingDance #ROSVAA #ShahrzaadsTale #ShahinParhami #Shahrzaad #Nessa #LogmanKhaledi #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema #IranianDocumentary

ROSVAA and Docunight Present: رقص ناتمام  The Never Ending Dance 
The Never Ending Dance is the second instalment of three film collections curated with ROSVAA magazine centering women's stories.
The collection explores the challenges of marginalized female artists in the societies in which they live and work.

Nessa (2) • Directed by Loghman Khaledi • 2021 • Iran

Constrained by the patriarchy and dogmatic family members, Nessa, a young Iranian Kurd, pursues her dream of becoming an actress. Despite being beaten by her brother, she never lets go of her ambitions - in fact, she constantly strives to find herself in the spotlight. Khaledi captures the struggle of a woman who is torn between the values of modern-day Iran and the conservative, traditional values that undermine women. The film exposes what passes for normal in a small city, particularly in a family with traditional beliefs.

Both documentaries present resilient, independent women whose situations may be viewed as opposites: Shahrzaad's battle is seen through the trajectory of her life, from once being a famous figure to having nothing, while, conversely, Nessa's battle is an attempt to rise from nothing to become an artist.

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#TheNeverEndingDance #ROSVAA #ShahrzaadsTale #ShahinParhami #Shahrzaad #Nessa #LogmanKhaledi #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema #IranianDocumentary

Cyrus, and There Was No Neighborhood • Directed by Mina Saeedi Shahrooz • 2016 • Iran

Cyrus is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tehran adjacent to the market. Since 2005, different plans for renovation and improvement have changed the lives of families.

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Cyrus, and There Was No Neighborhood (1) • Directed by Mina Saeedi Shahrooz • 2016 • Iran

Cyrus is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tehran adjacent to the market. Since 2005, different plans for renovation and improvement have changed the lives of families.

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Cyrus, and There Was No Neighborhood (2) • Directed by Mina Saeedi Shahrooz • 2016 • Iran

Cyrus is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tehran adjacent to the market. Since 2005, different plans for renovation and improvement have changed the lives of families.

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#CyrusandThereWasNoNeighborhood #MinaSaeediShahrooz #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema #IranianDocumentary

Faces • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2008 • Canada
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Experimental filmmaker Shahin Parhami explores the lives and works of artists living in diaspora. This multi-layered and illuminating documentary reflects on Iranian art and culture from many different viewpoints. By interviewing a handful of Iranian-Canadian artists, Parhami investigates the politics of representation, history, and the power of popular media. The topic of identity plays an important role in this film, as all the interviewees live in exile. Parhami’s visual style makes use of footage from pre-Revolution Iranian films and interweaves fast-cut edits of the artists’ paintings, photos, books, and other art forms.
The film’s title, Faces, is emblematic of how Iran’s artists, including those in diaspora, have become the faces of this country and essentially created its art and culture. The film is structured in a way that seeks to make the viewer think about the relationship between art and history.

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Amnesia • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2002 • Canada

This short, heart-wrenching documentary centers on the life of a veteran named Shahram Golchin. The film includes Golchin’s fragmented monologues, which accentuate his miserable life, one devoid of any hope or happiness. Amnesia is a poetic film imbued with longing for the good moments in life and the pain of being forgotten. Golchin’s grace and presence in the film help to establish this as a compelling and worthwhile piece of art.

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Faces (1) • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2008 • Canada
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Experimental filmmaker Shahin Parhami explores the lives and works of artists living in diaspora. This multi-layered and illuminating documentary reflects on Iranian art and culture from many different viewpoints. By interviewing a handful of Iranian-Canadian artists, Parhami investigates the politics of representation, history, and the power of popular media. The topic of identity plays an important role in this film, as all the interviewees live in exile. Parhami’s visual style makes use of footage from pre-Revolution Iranian films and interweaves fast-cut edits of the artists’ paintings, photos, books, and other art forms.
The film’s title, Faces, is emblematic of how Iran’s artists, including those in diaspora, have become the faces of this country and essentially created its art and culture. The film is structured in a way that seeks to make the viewer think about the relationship between art and history.

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#Faces #ShahinParhami  #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema #IranianDocumentary

Faces (2) • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2008 • Canada
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Experimental filmmaker Shahin Parhami explores the lives and works of artists living in diaspora. This multi-layered and illuminating documentary reflects on Iranian art and culture from many different viewpoints. By interviewing a handful of Iranian-Canadian artists, Parhami investigates the politics of representation, history, and the power of popular media. The topic of identity plays an important role in this film, as all the interviewees live in exile. Parhami’s visual style makes use of footage from pre-Revolution Iranian films and interweaves fast-cut edits of the artists’ paintings, photos, books, and other art forms.
The film’s title, Faces, is emblematic of how Iran’s artists, including those in diaspora, have become the faces of this country and essentially created its art and culture. The film is structured in a way that seeks to make the viewer think about the relationship between art and history.

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Shahin Parhami’s Spotlight (The Trilogy):

Jabaroot • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2003 • Canada

Lahoot.• Directed by Shahin Parhami • 1998 • Canada

Nasoot.• Directed by Shahin Parhami • 1997 • Canada

Iranian-Canadian documentarian, writer, and cinematographer Shahin Parhami’s visual style and creative experimentation came together to create heartfelt documentaries. His interest and experiments in poetry, painting, and music were beautifully displayed in his films. He presented each of his subjects using eloquent visual forms. It was with this vision and qualities that Parhami established a reputation as someone who approached documentary filmmaking both bluntly and effectively. Parhami’s documentaries cast light on forgotten themes and artists, lost lands, and neglected rituals. He saw beauty in each of them and invited his viewers to interact deeply with his work.

#ShahinParhami #ShahinParhamiTrilogy #ShahinParhamiSpotlight #Jabaroot #Lahoot #Nasoot  #OnDocunight #NowShowing #JustAdded #IranianCinema