Ispahan : lettre persane

Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
39 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
39 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 1, 1977
Season
1977
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
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0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
FR
English
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

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Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

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Japanese

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