Farrokh Ghaffari (1925-2004) فرخ غفاری

Farrokh was the first Iranian nuveau film maker.  He was the son of Hassan Ali Khan Moavendoleh.  He completed his film studies in France, after graduating the Boarding school he attended in Europe.  His two masterpieces are the Hunch back, and Jonobeh shahr.  He was the Chairman of the Shiraz Arts Festival, and the director of the Iranian Radio and Television.

IMDB Database

Film article in Parsi:  Film_article

Another article in Parsi: farrokh_another_magazine2

Another article in Parsi: farrokh_another_magazine

Article in Rahavard: Ghaffari_in_Rahavard

Interview in a Parsi language paper: Interview in a Parsi language paper: Interview_about_his_Movie

Obit in Peyvand magazine in Parsi

Radiofarda Obit in Parsi: radiofarda

Bonjour Monsieur Ghaffari – A film by Parviz Jahed:

tribute by Parviz Sayyad film 1:

Tribute by Parvz Sayyad Film2:

Manoto TV “Tunnel Zaman” تونل زمان program on his life

https://www.manototv.com/episode/10292

Manoto Tv program about Shiraz Arts Festival جشن هنر شیراز and Farrokh as the Chair of the Board

https://www.manototv.com/episode/5395

  • with father and brother
  • with father and nephew
  • with daughter
  • with Rahnama
  • with Her Majest the Empress