Tag Archives: Dariush Mehrjui

R.I.P. Dariush Mehrjui

Posted on October 18, 2023 by sheila

In the sweepstakes for the title the Most Interesting and Accomplished Filmmaker the United States Has Never Heard Of, Dariush Mehrjui has certain obvious advantages. While still in his twenties, the Iranian director made ‘The Cow’ (1969), a film so … Continue reading →

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February 21 – 27: Iranian Film Blogathon

Posted on February 26, 2011 by sheila

**ANNOUNCEMENT** A good friend of mine died unexpectedly this week, on Wednesday. His wake is tomorrow, and the funeral is Monday, so I will not be available to receive any more Word docs from those of you out there who … Continue reading →

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Leila: A Movie Within a Movie

Posted on July 19, 2010 by sheila

I love it when people in movies watch movies. I can think of many other favorite scenes, of characters watching a movie while in a movie (there was a very funny and moving scene in the recent 500 Days of … Continue reading →

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Leila (1996); Dir. Dariush Mehrjui: Marriage and Infertility In Modern-Day Iran

Posted on April 6, 2008 by sheila

Dariush Mehrjui, director of Leila, is a figure who embodies the entire 20th journey of Iranian film. Check out his stunning bio here. His films have often been festival favorites, garnering great international acclaim. His journey as a film-maker is … Continue reading →

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