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Googoosh - Made of Fire

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North American Premiere

Iranian pop icon Googoosh has moved countless hearts with her singing and remains beloved by her devoted fans all over the world. On stage since she was three years old, the superstar has lived through decades of political upheaval, including the Islamic Revolution which fettered the rights of women and banned her from performing. She has endured political persecution, 20 years of house arrest, exile, and made a career comeback. Blessed with a natural warmth and the rare ability to connect with people through her music, Googoosh is still on stage in her 70s, outspoken in her activism for her homeland, boldly speaking for the rights of women and young people.

Niloufar Taghizadeh’s enthralling documentary includes archival footage, rare performances, as well as interviews with Googoosh, who tells her story with characteristic wit and charm. This is a fascinating portrait of a troubled and turbulent country, conveyed through the life of an extraordinary woman.

 

Sept 30: Q&A with director Niloufar Taghizadeh

 

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Googoosh

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Country of Origin

Germany

Year

2024

Language

In Farsi and English with English subtitles

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18+
94 min
Art, Music & Photography Documentary Human Rights & Social Justice Women Directors
Windcatcher Productions, ZDF/ARTE

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Credits & Director

Executive Producer

Niloufar Taghizadeh

Producer

Niloufar Taghizadeh

Cinematography

James Rodney Stolz, Steffen Bohnert

Editor

Catharina Kleber

Niloufar Taghizadeh headshot; Googoosh - Made of Fire director

Niloufar Taghizadeh

Niloufar Taghizadeh was born in Iran and moved to Germany in 1996 to study directing at the Athanor Academy. She has worked on many international projects as a writer, director, and producer and has collaborated with German public TV channels ZDF and ARTE. In 2019, she founded her production company Windcatcher Productions. With her films, she contributes to reflecting on the social conditions in Iran and the world at large. She is especially interested in social justice issues like women’s and children’s rights and struggles against oppression. In 2024, Niloufar is bringing two documentary feature films to cinemas and international festivals: Nila’s Dream in the Garden of Eden and Googoosh – Made of Fire.

Filmography: Nila’s Dream in the Garden of Eden (2024)

 

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