Let Us Believe in the Dawn of the Cold Season
Maryam Zohdi introduces the life and work of Forugh Farrokhzad 鈥� rebel, feminist, icon, film-maker and Iran鈥檚 most beloved 20th-century poet.
Maryam Zohdi introduces the life and work of Iran鈥檚 beloved iconoclastic feminist poet, Forugh Farrokhzad (1935 - 1967). Her work, her life and her tragic death aged just 32.
With contributions from Ebrahim Golestan, Farzaneh Milani and Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak.
Translations by Sholeh Wolpe, Farzaneh Milani and Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak.
Readings by Shahrbanou Nilou
Illustration by Niyaz Saghari
With thanks to Nasser Saffarian, 麻豆社 Persian and Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna.
Original music by Roshi Nasehi with Graham Dowdall
Sound Design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by John Norton
Produced by Maryam Zohdi and John Norton for 麻豆社 Cymru Wales
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- Sun 16 Jan 2022 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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