The Mirror of the Soul: The Forough Farrokhzad Trilogy

Killed in a tragic car crash in 1967 at the age of 32, Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad enraged authorities and enlightened the world with her provocative verse. This three-part documentary tribute reviews Farrokhzad's innovative art and includes interviews with friends and family members, film footage of the poet shot by admirer Bernardo Bertolucci, and an engaging appraisal of her works, including the 1963 short film "The House Is Black." 152 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Farsi; Subtitles: English. In Farsi with English subtitles.