(Ispahan : lettre persane)

Content: Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

39 minutes

Year:

1977

Directors:

Jean Rouch

Actors:

Lui-même

Lui-même

Crews:

Director