You must check out these vintage videos we’ve come across, featuring your favorite Iranian-American comedian: Maz Jobrani as Belind Dater; Jamshid.
“Belind Date” written by playwright, Amir Ohebsion, is timeless and hilariously witty.
We have a feeling you don’t want to miss the hysterical banter that goes on between Maz and his co-star.
(…And don’t forget to watch part 2 of this very clever yet relatable comedy theater piece!)
Here’s a sample of what can be heard being discussed between the two young Iranian-American daters:
Jamshid: “As Khayyam used to say; ‘engaar keh neesty…cho hasti…khosh baash. Yani: Tekeelah ro boro baalaa! (Persian: It’s as though you aren’t here…when you are…be happy. Meaning: Take the Tequila shot!”
For the optimal realization of human possibilities and the enjoyment of human dignity, 12Petals Media Groupreaches out globally, for “culture of Human Rights as a way of life.”
12Petals as a community production based media group with an emphasis on the “culture of human rights” philosophy strives to be a union of interdependent visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, cinematographers, playwrights, socials entrepreneurs and more, all coming together to produce pieces that promote and encourage respect for those rights protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
And, their most recent production–part of the 12Petals’s Culture of Human Rights and Responsibilities Advocacy Production Series–is ready for view:
Hey ABJEEZ fans…Your girls have a new jam for you: Farfar (Swedish: your grandfather).
Sisters, Melody and Safoura’s latest song, Farfar is a lounegy-type beat sung in Swedish.
It’s a sweet addition to any music library, and the lyrics are relatable too.
Check out some verses in English:
Life is precious, don’t take it for granted
Feel the love it has so generously granted
Nobody knows how long we’ll stay here,
So let’s cherish those we hold so dear
Life is as short as a morning breeze
Don’t ask why, that’s just the way it is
If you’ve seen Ida Saki’s mesmerizing and ultra-graceful dance moves on “So You Think You Can Dance” (SYTYCD), then like us, you must already be in love with this sweet Persian girl from Texas.
Saki’s strength and emotion, vividly seen and felt through her movements on stage, didn’t just impress the pants off the ji-jiz (judges)–a la KatDeeley–we were just as blown away by the 18-year-old Iranian-American’s rhythmic ability–goosebumps and all. Continue Reading
Winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, this first feature film by acclaimed visual artist ShirinNeshat explores the lives of four women during the traumatic era in early fifties Iran.
Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran’s 1953 CIA-backed coup d’état, the destinies of four women converge in a beautiful orchard garden, where they find independence, solace and companionship.
Neshat delves into the social and psychological dimensions of her characters, as a British and American backed coup topples a democratically elected government.
With subtlety and poetry, Women Without Men reveals the impact of historical and religious forces on females across the spectrum of Iranian society.
Shirin Neshat’s award winning film “Women Without Men” opens in NYC onMay 14th.
Opening weekend followed by Q&A with Director Shirin Neshat.
Watch Iranian writer (and much more), Maziar Bahari, talk to 60 Minutes‘ Bob Simon about his imprisonment and recent release from Tehran’s uber-jail Evin, in an interview that aired on Sunday November 22nd.
We’re just grateful that Bahari was able to make it out alive, despite the torture and interrogation (Basiji/Sepahi style) he says he experienced while in detainment at Evin prison in Iran.
