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Poetry, Framed Nasser Saffarian in Spotlight
Born in Tehran and a graduate of English Literature, Nasser Saffarian is one of the most acclaimed and noteworthy documentary filmmakers in Iran. Since 1991, he has been actively writing and collaborating with a number of film magazines, including Film, Adineh, Gozaresh-e-Film, Donya-y-e-Tasvir, and many others. He is the author of two books, titled The poet who is not like his poems and The Chants of Sigh.
His method of documentary filmmaking alternates between a poetic style and a more reflexive style. Those that are poetic contemplate love, loss, life, and pleasure through the use of poetry, music, and, in a few instances, politics. It is evident that he not only aims to showcase a particular, sometimes hidden truth in these documentaries but also to create a unique “feeling” in each by incorporating creative compositions and challenging juxtapositions. These documentaries are correspondingly reflexive, as Saffarian’s approach to his topics clearly indicates a knowledge of literary aesthetics. By including interviews of a close circle of acquaintances, he constructs intimate portraits and precious moments of closeness to the subject of his works. Saffarian’s mode of telling a story is singular, captivating, and full of poetic moments, and his films are undoubtedly worth watching and appreciating. His oeuvre is a testament to his sharp mind and lyrical creativity.
Docunight has curated ten significant documentaries by Nasser Saffarian, and is proudly releasing them on its platform.
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