The portrait documentary Pure White serves as a concise yet powerful introduction to the extraordinary phenomenon of acting in Iranian cinema-Parviz Fanizadeh: "A man like no other..." An artist who passed away in his early forties, yet ...See moreThe portrait documentary Pure White serves as a concise yet powerful introduction to the extraordinary phenomenon of acting in Iranian cinema-Parviz Fanizadeh: "A man like no other..." An artist who passed away in his early forties, yet within that short span, he built an impressive legacy, collaborating with some of Iran's most significant filmmakers. A glance at his films reveals not only his deep knowledge and insight but also his mastery of various disciplines, including literature, cinema, and theater. Pure White opens with rare footage from Fanizadeh's funeral and concludes by merging into the opening credits of The Last Supper, a black-and-white film by Shahyar Ghanbari, infused with the theme of death. The film's title, rather than being ambiguous, carries a deliberate duality-its interpretation left to the viewer. This is the first documentary about a rare and irreplaceable actor and human being, whose life and career were more closely aligned with the stark contrast of black and white than with the shades of gray. Written by
Fazel Torkeman
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