LIGHTING THE SHADOWS - 2013, Documentary, 52 minutes
Director: Mohammad Reza Jahanpanah
Editor: Shirin Barghnavard
Producer: Mohammad Reza Jahanpanah, Saeed Ravanbakhsh
A product of: Charsoo Cultural and Artistic Centre
Synopsis
At 63, acclaimed Iranian/Australian artist Hossein Valamanesh travels to Tehran for a short residency to explore Iranian contemporary visual art. He visits art galleries, reconnects with old friends who are now famous artists, and runs a workshop for young Iranian artists. Through this journey, we gain insight into his unique artistic approach, influenced by his Iranian cultural background and elements borrowed from Australian culture, bridging the geographical and cultural gap between Iran and Australia.