Ahmad Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty (1999)

7.7/10 • 60 min • Documentary

Overview

A documentary about the most important modern Iranian poet and intellectual icon. Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou talks about his poetry, the world of poetry, and his life. Filmed over a two year period from 1996 to 1998.

Cast

Ahmad Shamlou

Mahmoud Dowlatabadi

Mohammad Ali Sepanlou

Nasser Taghvai

Abbas Kiarostami

Bahram Beyzai

Iran Darroudi

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