I Am Irani
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Running Time 00:39:59
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Genre Docu-drama (mockumentary)
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Exhibition Format MOV (Quicklime)
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Completed February 2022, Tehran. Iran
Farhad, a well-known Iranian photographer, together with his wife Mahsa, decided to leave Iran due to difficulties faced back home. Farhad was born with a rare genetic disorder known as Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS), which affects the development of the facial structure. Although TCS has made Farhad stand out all his life, his ability to rise above all challenges is what set him apart.
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Farhad Irani, is a photographer, video director, and musician born in June 1985 in Tehran, Iran. Farhad was born with a rare genetic condition known as Treacher-Collins syndrome which was the same as his mother. Treacher Collins is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and other tissues within the face - causing an abnormality within the facial structure of the person who has it.
I Am Irani is a docu-drama based on the life and story of Farhad Irani. Due to his facial abnormality, Farhad was often rejected and mistreated by society. Although Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) has made Farhad stand out all his life, his mindset, attitude, and ability to rise above all challenges are what set him apart. People with this syndrome are not different from others. They are on the same terms and sometimes even have a higher IQ than the average person. The only major issue in their lives is society's reaction toward their appearance. His strong determination and high morale made Farhad one that would rise despite all odds through his visual creations.
Farhad’s childhood problems began at the start of grade school. The education system in Iran refused to accept him as a student because of cultural prejudice and the lack of knowledge surrounding his facial disorder. He was categorized as mentally retarded purely due to his appearance and has not accepted to study with other kids. At the age of 9, he finally succeeded in participating in a regular school. And It happened through the efforts of his mother and his determination to blend in with society. It was the first victory of Farhad against the Treacher Collins syndrome.
Farhad’s photographs have now been featured in the New York Times, 1x.com, and various billboards, magazines, and newspapers throughout Iran. Farhad is also known for his work and close relationships with various A-List Persian celebrities, athletes, and public figures.
CAST AND CREW
Director Farhad Irani
Writer Amir Ali Radi – Habibeh Yousefi
Producer Farhad Irani
Photographer Hadi Ahmadi – Mehran Talebzadeh
Music Kaveh Eydie
Sound Editor Ali Rohani
Actors
Farhad Irani,
Mahsa Ghanavati
Momorizza
Arefe Sadeghtehrani
Fariborz Bagheri
Aidin Ghotbi
Hossein Nikravan
Farzad Farshid
Shima Alizadeh
Shaily Derakhshan
Edited by Sepehr Jahangiri, Hossein Ebrahimi
Colorist Mohammad Dehbashi
Broadcast and Distribute by Zigguart Virtual Art Gallery
Available to Watch on Prime Video(USA and UK) and Zigguart Multimedia (Worldwide)
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