Iranian security forces have prevented devotees of fans of late poet Ahmad Shamlou, who pushed for greater freedoms and had some of his work banned under successive governments, from marking the 18th ...

Niloufar Talebi, who knew Shamlou since she was a child, has written a memoir and opera on the poet and how he affected her life. Talebi, who has written librettos, done performance art, and ...

A documentary about the most important modern Iranian poet and intellectual icon Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou talks about his poetry the world of poetry and his life ...

The Emerald Tablet hosts a celebration for the life and work of iconic Iranian poet Ahmad Shamloo. The evening, sponsored by the Revolutionary Poets Brigade, will feature a short (40-min.) film about ...

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As a young girl reeling from the revolution in Iran in 1979, author Roya Hakakian discovered the great Persian poet Ahmad Shamlou. His poems made... Roya Hakakian's most recent book is Assassins of ...

Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'Ahmad Shamlou Master Poet of Liberty' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights. Dive into the heart of this movie ...