Fereidoon Hassanpoor

Hassanpoor (born in 1961.) graduated with a degree in film direction from the University of Drama Arts in Teheran and made his directing debut with the film Summer Holidays. Afterwards, he made Money, Sunflower Farm, The Rich and the Poor, When All Were Asleep (Vaghti hame khab boodand, 2006) and the drama for children Token (2008).

Filmography

Films by this director

Token

(2008)

Directed by: Fereidoon Hassanpoor

PHOTOGRAPHY: Nader Ma'Soomi

Synopsis:

Ali has always lived in an orphanage in Teheran. One day, he accidentally discovers information about who his parents were and decides to look for them. The boy travels to the north of Iran. Upon arrival to his destination, he learns that his parents divorced a long time ago and now have new families. Because they cannot take care of him, his parents advise him to go back to the orphanage where he will live in better conditions. However, Ali has other reasons to stay.

color, 90 min

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