Ali Vazirian

 

Director
Vazirian (Teheran, 1960) is a graphic designer, painter and director. He graduated with a degree in painting from the University of Visual Arts in Teheran (1985-1990). He is a well-known graphic designer whose works have been exhibited in many galleries. He has published two books: the first collection of his works was published in 1998 and the second in 2008. He worked as a creative director and professor at art schools from 1989 to 1993. He wrote the screenplay and directed the short film Baz baran (Once Again Rain, 2003) and feature films Khoda Nazdik Ast (God is close, 2007) and Yek vajab aseman (A Span of Heaven, 2008).

Filmography


Films by this director

God is close

(Khoda Nazdik Ast, 2007.)

Directed by: Ali Vazirian
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mohammad Taqi Pakssima
Synopsis:

Even though people think that he is mentally retarded, Reza is in fact a kind and level-headed young man. Part of the road leading to his village has been destroyed during floods and Reza takes people across on his motorcycle. He meets a girl who came to the village to teach in the local school. Reza is completely taken with her and falls in love.

color, 73 min

A Span of Heaven

(Yek vajab aseman, 2008.)

Directed by: Ali Vazirian
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mohammad Aladpoush
Synopsis:

Mohsen is a boy who earns money for his family by selling flowers in the street. One night while praying he sees an angel. Mohsen tells him his wishes and admits that he wants a piece of heaven for his family and friends so they could live more easily. According to God’s command, the angel gives the boy a piece of heaven. At first, nobody believes Mohsan, but when they realize that he is telling the truth, people’s evil nature starts rising to the surface.

color, 81 min
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