Bassidji
(France/Switzerland/Iran, 2009, 115 minutes)
An Iranian filmmaker living abroad returns to try and understand the Bassidji, organised supporters of the Islamic regime that rules the country. Intriguing documentary that takes a disenchanted yet passionate look at contemporary Iran through an avowed attempt to understand the other.
A CDP/Interland/Box Productions/Mehran Tamadon production, supported by Centre National de la Cinématographie, Media Plus Slate Funding; with the participation of Télévision Suisse Romande.
Directed by Mehran Tamadon; produced by Catherine Dussart, Franck Hulliard, Elena Tatti, Thierry Spicher, Mehran Tamadon; camera, Majid Gorjian; film editors, Andrée Davanture, Rodolphe Molla.
An Iranian filmmaker living abroad returns to try and understand the Bassidji, organised supporters of the Islamic regime that rules the country. Intriguing documentary that takes a disenchanted yet passionate look at contemporary Iran through an avowed attempt to understand the other.
A CDP/Interland/Box Productions/Mehran Tamadon production, supported by Centre National de la Cinématographie, Media Plus Slate Funding; with the participation of Télévision Suisse Romande.
Directed by Mehran Tamadon; produced by Catherine Dussart, Franck Hulliard, Elena Tatti, Thierry Spicher, Mehran Tamadon; camera, Majid Gorjian; film editors, Andrée Davanture, Rodolphe Molla.
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