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

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

39 mins | Documentary | March 1, 1977

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.

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

39 mins | Documentary | March 1, 1977

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.
Producers
Original title Ispahan : lettre persane
Directors Jean Rouch
Writers

Cast

Farrokh Ghaffari

as Lui-même

Jean Rouch

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