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Imamzadeh Internet by Reza Haeri. Iran/France, 2003, 26 min, MiniDV New York première Entering a room lit by multiple computer screens, director Reza Haeri introduces us to a range of Iranians who use the internet for romantic chats, spiritual growth, or networking beyond small towns. An imam answers religious questions from Iranians both at home and in the diaspora over his website. A young man resurrects his village on the internet as a tourist attraction. Young Iranian women find space for themselves in women-only internet cafes. A bold and fresh view of the cultural transformation that the internet and internet cafes—"cybercoffees"—have had on the seemingly rigid social fabric of Iran. In Persian with English subtitles.
DocArt: Q & A with Rachid Kasmi Wed, Nov 9, 5:00.
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Cast and Crew: Writer: Reza Haeri, Roya Monajem |
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Filmmaker Bio: Reza Haeri is an Iranian filmmaker and author. Imamzadeh Internet
was produced by Article Z (Paris, France) for ARTE, TV3, and other
channels. In 1998 he directed the documentary Do you know Mr.
Kiarostami? About ordinary people in Tehran and the famous
director. Since then he has made documentaries about taxi drivers
in Tehran and the rock band 127, and created two video installations,
one of which was chosen for the Tehran Biennale in 2004. Currently
he is working on a documentary about a tailor in who sews clothes
for mullahs, including the ex-president Mohammad Khatami. |
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Print Source: Reza Haeri |
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