Saturday, 2 August 2014

The Runner (Film)

Davandeh. 1985.

Context:
Was apparently shot, or started to be shot, as early as 1982. Naderi's perseverance in those early years of post-revolution transition is what allowed the film to finally be produced.



The Film:
Set in the city of Abadan (Naderi's home-city). The character of Amiro has strong autobiographical dimensions with respect to Naderi's own life and personality.




Reception:
Its non-Iranian premiere was at the Nantes Three Continents Festival, where it won the Grand Prize.





References:
Dabashi, Masters & Masterpieces of Iranian Cinema.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Znt1AdpIRM&list=RD_Znt1AdpIRM#t=85


See also Tangsir, Naderi 1973: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwxICKH07wA

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