Moonshadow – The Myth of Fahimeh

Moonshadow – The Myth of Fahimeh

75 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2025

This is the story of Fahimeh Akbari, a leading lady in the musical and cultural history of Iran, an exceptional talent whose magical voice and unique style enriched both the folklore and urban musical landscapes of Iran, a pioneer who breathed new life into the music scene by introducing and marrying European tunes and rhythms with that of Gilan, Iran. Fahimeh Akbari, a figure so remarkable and revolutionary that her marked absence seems almost mythical. A familiar tale of a female artist mysteriously forgotten and seemingly erased from history books.

Moonshadow – The Myth of Fahimeh

75 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2025

Moonshadow – The Myth of Fahimeh
This is the story of Fahimeh Akbari, a leading lady in the musical and cultural history of Iran, an exceptional talent whose magical voice and unique style enriched both the folklore and urban musical landscapes of Iran, a pioneer who breathed new life into the music scene by introducing and marrying European tunes and rhythms with that of Gilan, Iran. Fahimeh Akbari, a figure so remarkable and revolutionary that her marked absence seems almost mythical. A familiar tale of a female artist mysteriously forgotten and seemingly erased from history books.
Producers Europe Media Nest
Original title Moonshadow – The Myth of Fahimeh
Directors Armaghan Bizargit, Reyhaneh Malekshoar, Azadeh Bizargiti
Writers Narges Jodaki, Azadeh Bizargiti

Cast

Baran Kosari

as voice

Mahnaz Afzali

as voice

Reza Behboudi

as voice

Milad Rahimi

as voice