 | | From
celebrated Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui (The Cow; The Cycle) comes this contemporary
drama about a musician who plays the santoor, an ancient stringed instrument.
Unfortunately, Santouri is also addicted to heroin, which takes an emotional
and physical toll. His life takes a tragic downward spiral after authorities ban
him from playing in public and his wife leaves him. Master
filmmaker Mehrjui has the distinction of being censored by both the Shah of Iran
and the Islamic fundamentalists that followed in the wake of the Revolution. That
he has survived and continues to make films is a testament to his talent, fortitude,
and influence on younger generations of filmmakers. Still unafraid of controversy
after 30 years of Iranian filmmaking, Mehrjui suggests in his film that his countrys
current cultural repression is connected to its rampant drug addition. The soundtrack
for this great film is also available. | |
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. . another sweeping yet incisive film from Dariush Mehrjui, one of Irans
most accomplished and courageous filmmakers . . . Kevin
Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES . . . boldly outspoken . . . .
Deborah Young, VARIETY Fajr Film Festival, Best Actor | |
| | | | Santuri.
Directed by Dariush Mehrjui. With Bahram Radan, Golshifteh Farahani, Masoud Raygan,
and Roya Teymorian. Written by Dariush Mehrjui and V. Mohammadofar. Cinematography
by Touraj Mansouri. Edited by Mehdi Hosseinivand. Produced by Dariush Mehrjui
and Faramarz Farazmand . Special Features: Biography of director; Photo Gallery Iran/2007/Color/Fullscreen/106
mins. In Persian with English subtitles. | |