MYSTIC IRAN
Reviews/Screenings
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 "An exemplary documentary...beautiful, stirring
film."
Kevin Thomas - LA Times
"A delicious documentary!"
Michael C. Donaldson - International Documentary Association
"A stunning look at a culture few westerners understand."
Mare Mazer, KCET Television
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" One of the best documentary films that I've ever seen to this
day. Mesmerizing and moving storytelling style."
Bahman Ghobadi. Winner of Camera D'or. Cannes Film Festival
" This film is astonishing in how deeply it penetrates the soul of
the people. It uncovers those deep strata of culture, which reveal
the common roots of humanity."
Alexander Tsipko. Literatura Gazette. Moscow
"Congratulations on a job well done. It's done very
professionally and it shows both your talent and hard work. Shohreh
Aghdashloo does a credible job as your vocal, and Ahmads passionate
music gives the film an authentic aural identity. But what I liked most
were the films simple but dignified style of cinematography and its
fluid editing. "
Jamsheed Akrami. Film critic. Professor of film studies
a What I saw was a great surprise for me. A revelation. I felt
everyone should see this film and the director should be truly honored
for creating such a meaningful and beautiful documentary."
Azam Nemati. iranian.com
Dear Aryana,
I write you from homeland, Iran. I am 21 years old girl. I saw some
scenes of your film. That day, I told my Mom that I didnt know where I
belong. I dont believe in a special religion and I dont believe in God.
I've been scared of God all my childhood. We were told God will punish
you for every small matter. But your film influenced deep part of me
that day. I feel something like homeland. Now I believe in God of Iran
who lives within the soul of my people, God of love, and now, I am sure
that God will take care of me and everybody. Thank you, really I
appreciate you.
Hanieh. Tehran
Screenings
"His Royal Highness; Prince of Wales".
London. June 18, 2004
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"Parliament of the Religions of the World".
Barcelona. July 2004
Keynote speakers: HH Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and Noble peace
prize winner, Shirin Ebadi.
"Riverside Studios". Theatrical release. London. July 2004
Mystic Iran was screened along with Abbas Kiarostami's award winning
film "TEN".
Montreal World Film Festival. Canadian Premier. 2003
Documentaries of the World.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Florida, USA. 2003
International Documentary
Tiburon International Film festival. 2004.
International Documentary
Cinema Paradise International Film Festival. Hawaiian Premiere.
2003
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. World Premiere, May 10, 2003
Leo S. Bing Theater. Shown in conjunction with Legacy of Genghis Khan
exhibition.
Brunei Gallery Museums. London Premier. 2004
Sponsored by: Iranian Heritage Foundation, London Middle East Institute
& Temenos Academy.
Asia Society. New York Premier. 2003
Sponsored by: Women in Film and Television/NY, Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences & Asia Society Museums
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Leo S. Bing Theater. Saturday,
May 17
Panel discussion on displacement and creativity with five prominent
Iranian-American artists.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. California. Sneak preview. 2003
Sponsored by: Women in Film International/LA & Los Angeles County Museum
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"Agape International Spiritual Center". Los Angeles. August 2004
The Gene Siskel Film Center. Chicago premier. 2003
Fox Theater. London. March 2004. Sponsored by: New
Producers Alliance.
The Fifth Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies. Washington.
May 2004
Keynote speaker: Noble peace prize winner, Shirin Ebadi
University of Southern California. 2004. Sponsored by: Women's
Day USA & University of Southern California.
Art Center College of Design. Film Department. Los Angeles. March
29, 2004
MEDIA
PBS. KCET. "Life & Times", with Val Zavala.
CBS. "Neighbors 4 Neighbors". Miami. Florida
Iranian Televisions. Multiple interviews
BBC WORLD. Montreal, New York & London.
KPFK Public Radio. "Inner Vision". Interview Michael Benner,
KPFK Public Radio. Global Village.
KIRN 670 Radio. Multiple Interviews
KPFK. Mystic Iran was offered in the fundraising pledge package on
October 2004.
LA TIMES. Kevin Thomas.
New York Press.
Time Out, London. Geoff Andrew, Sr. Film Editor.
New Times. London. Michael Mills.
New Times. Miami. Florida
New City. Chicago
City Link. Fort Lauderdale. Florida
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