Film Archives - ZH Magazine

September 11, 2024

Interview with Nazila Ahmadi | A Journey of Resilience and Artistic Expression

Nazila Ahmadi, an Iranian Afghan actress, filmmaker, and performance artist, embodies the spirit of perseverance and the power of creative expression. Her life’s journey, marked by migration, struggle, and determination, has shaped her into a powerful voice in the world of art. Today, Nazila’s work is a testament to her resilience and a celebration of her Afghan heritage, as she navigates the complexities of identity, displacement, and artistic freedom.

October 15, 2023

Film, Video

Timeless Narratives: Remembering Dariush Mehrjui’s Cinematic Legacy Amidst Tragedy

A journey through his cinematic genius, cultural impacts, and the tragedy that ended an era of visionary storytelling.

August 22, 2023

Film, Photography

Mania Akbari: The Night

Mania Akbari, a prolific Iranian filmmaker, artist, and actress, is celebrated for her innovative approach to themes such as women's rights, marriage dynamics, and sexual identity. Her artistic style finds its roots in visual arts and her life story, creating a captivating blend of the personal and the political. Notably, her battle with breast cancer in 2007 left an indelible mark on her creations, permeating her films and art with a profound exploration of this experience.

The Power of Women’s Voices: Maryam Farahzadi’s Art and Filmmaking in the Face of Oppression

Maryam is an Iranian filmmaker and artist currently based in Los Angeles. Her journey as a filmmaker and artist began

November 9, 2021

Film, Photography, Theater, Video

Mitra Tabrizian

Mitra Tabrizian is an Iranian-British artist and filmmaker. Her photographic work has been exhibited and published widely and is represented

November 5, 2021

Celebrity, Film, Painting, Theater, Video

Iran Darroudi

Iran Darroudi (September 1936 – 29 October 2021) was a revered Iranian painter, director, writer, art critic, and university professor. Her art consists of surreal paintings dealing with Iranian-themed imagery and intense lighting.

August 3, 2021

Contemporary Theater, Film, Interview, Performance, Theater

Interview with Shiva Negar

Shiva is Iranian-Canadian Actress, Model, Producer, and Influencer who rose to prominence starring Annika Ogden in CBS Films/Lionsgate Blockbuster Movie

Interview with Boshra

Born in 1985 in Shiraz, Boshra is an Iranian poet, writer, actress, and model who was first introduced to Persian literature by her grandfather before starting primary school. She developed a precocious love of poets such as Iradj Mirza and Parvin E'tesami whose work inspired her to write her own poetry from a young age. Boshra later studied Children's Literature and Theatre at the BIHE University and eventually left Iran for the USA in 2009 where she currently resides.

August 31, 2020

Animation, Film, Illustration, Video

Hameed Bahrami

Hameed Bahrami born in 1972. He is an Iranian filmmaker and visual artist based in Atlanta, United States. Bahrami received a B.F.A. in Painting from the Art University of Tehran.

August 16, 2020

Film, Theater

Bahman Mofid

Bahman Mofid was born on July 27, 1942, in Tehran, Iran. He is known for his work on Brothers in Blood (1975), Meshki (1975), and Dash akol (1971). He was married to Sodabeh Karimi. He died on August 16, 2020, in Tehran.

CategoryFilm