Forough Farrokhzad, "one of the greatest contemporary Persian poets" (Chris Marker), became a legend in her own time for her innovative and controversial poetry. In this exclusive two-pack, Farrokhzad's only film, The House Is Black (1963, 22 mins.), is offered alongside Nasser Saffarian's The Mirror of the Soul (2000-2004), an extensive, three-part documentary on her life and work full of stark imagery that contrasts the lyrical poetry. In Farsi with English subtitles.

Forough Farrokhzad/Nasser Saffarian---Iran---1963/2000-2004---174 mins.

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  Release Date: 10/23/2007