Three by Haideh Morad
Based on the life of Asghar Javid, a filmmaker based in Ardabil, Iran whose work has never been properly recognized, Empty Frames, directed by Haideh Moradi, delves into the efforts and accomplishments of an artist who diligently persevered for many decades. This documentary incorporates interviews with Javid’s wife and son, as well as with various figures in the film industry such as Zaven Ghokasian, Kianoush Ayari, Mohsen Ali-Akbari, and Farhad Ghaemian, who discuss the anthropological perspective of Javid’s cinema and how it addresses both regional and religious culture without using propaganda.
Moradi guides us through Asghar Javid’s life, giving focus to his cinephilia and the years he spent filmmaking, producing, and honing his cinematography. This film celebrates his life by revealing Javid’s impeccable artistic creativity to the world.