Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.
马克马巴夫用异样的电影语言说出了伊朗电影电影近百年的历史,片中的一些镜头如散文诗一般优美,也有一些隐喻和象征,非常值得一看的伊朗艺术电影! 精彩的幻想片,只可惜DVD的画质一般。。