Parviz Nouri
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Parviz Nouri is an Iran
ian movie critic, screen writer, and director who has been involved in production of over 20 movies and television shows. He currently resides in the United States and lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his wife Soraya Shivai.
. His interest in cinema began at an early age. He published his first article, a review of Fred Zinnemann
's High Noon
, at the age of 15. Parviz obtained his bachelors degree from University of Tehran
in Archeology.
, Alfred Hitchcock
, Federico Fellini
, Howard Hawks
and John Ford
. After his tenure at Setareh Cinema, which ended in 1963, Nouri self-published a number of independent magazines, including Film, and Honar and Cinema (Arts and the Movies).
Nouri began his movie production career as a screenwriter. In 1970, he directed his first film, Se Ta Jahel, followed in the next year by his highly acclaimed Rashid
, starring Behrouz Vossoughi
. In 1972 Nouri directed one of the blockbusters of the year, Hakimbashi, starring Nosrat Karimi
. Nouri and Karimi's collaboration continued in 1973 with another popular blockbuster in Ayalvar.
Nouri's last pre-revolution movie, Khosh-Gheirat, was banned, forcing him to explore directing opportunities in the blossoming Iranian Television industry. He produced two highly popular series, Khanevadeh Haj Lotfollah, and Hezar-0 Yek Shab (One thousand One Night).
After the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran, Nouri directed Toloo-e Enfejar, (Dawn of Explosion) starring his childhood friend Davoud Rashidi. In the following years, Nouri wrote a number of screenplays which included, Bazi Tamam Shod, Sadeh-Loh, Shetab Zadeh, and Hamsar.
In 2010 Parviz and his wife returned to Iran for a short visit and starred in Dariush Mehrjui's Tehran Tehran. He occasionally writes articles for Film Monthly, Bani Film and 24 Magazine.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian movie critic, screen writer, and director who has been involved in production of over 20 movies and television shows. He currently resides in the United States and lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his wife Soraya Shivai.
Early Life & Education
Parviz Noruri was born on May 1, 1938 in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. His interest in cinema began at an early age. He published his first article, a review of Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann was an Austrian-American film director. He won four Academy Awards and directed films like High Noon, From Here to Eternity and A Man for All Seasons.-Life and career:...
's High Noon
High Noon
High Noon is a 1952 American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. The film tells in real time the story of a town marshal forced to face a gang of killers by himself...
, at the age of 15. Parviz obtained his bachelors degree from University of Tehran
University of Tehran
The University of Tehran , also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest university. Located in Tehran, the university is among the most prestigious in the country, and is consistently selected as the first choice of many applicants in the annual nationwide entrance exam for top Iranian...
in Archeology.
Professional Life and the Movies
Nouri started his career as a freelance writer for Setareh Cinema, and a number of other publications including Omid Iran, Sepid-o-Siah and Ferdowsi Magazine. Nouri was promoted to the editor of Setareh Cinema in 1959 and began an era in the magazine's history promoting and introducing Iranian film enthusiasts to great directors such as Ingmar BergmanIngmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Described by Woody Allen as "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera", he is recognized as one of the most accomplished and...
, Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was a British film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood...
, Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI , was an Italian film director and scriptwriter. Known for a distinct style that blends fantasy and baroque images, he is considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century...
, Howard Hawks
Howard Hawks
Howard Winchester Hawks was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era...
and John Ford
John Ford
John Ford was an American film director. He was famous for both his westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and adaptations of such classic 20th-century American novels as The Grapes of Wrath...
. After his tenure at Setareh Cinema, which ended in 1963, Nouri self-published a number of independent magazines, including Film, and Honar and Cinema (Arts and the Movies).
Nouri began his movie production career as a screenwriter. In 1970, he directed his first film, Se Ta Jahel, followed in the next year by his highly acclaimed Rashid
Rashid
Rashid or Rachid may refer to:*Rashid , people with the name*Rosetta, anglicized name of the city and port of Rashid in Egypt*Rashid, Yemen*Rachid, Mauritania, a town at the foot of the Tagant Plateau-See also:*Rashad...
, starring Behrouz Vossoughi
Behrouz Vossoughi
-Career:He started acting in films with Samuel Khachikian's Toofan dar shahr-e ma. He has over 40 years of experience in the motion picture industry, with featured appearances in more than 90 films. His work has earned him recognition at several international film festivals...
. In 1972 Nouri directed one of the blockbusters of the year, Hakimbashi, starring Nosrat Karimi
Nosrat Karimi
Nosrat'Allah Karimi is an award winning Iranian actor, director, make-up artist, University professor, scriptwriter and sculptor. His career spans 6 decades. He is best known for his role as Agha Joon in My Uncle Napoleon and The Carriage Driver....
. Nouri and Karimi's collaboration continued in 1973 with another popular blockbuster in Ayalvar.
Nouri's last pre-revolution movie, Khosh-Gheirat, was banned, forcing him to explore directing opportunities in the blossoming Iranian Television industry. He produced two highly popular series, Khanevadeh Haj Lotfollah, and Hezar-0 Yek Shab (One thousand One Night).
After the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran, Nouri directed Toloo-e Enfejar, (Dawn of Explosion) starring his childhood friend Davoud Rashidi. In the following years, Nouri wrote a number of screenplays which included, Bazi Tamam Shod, Sadeh-Loh, Shetab Zadeh, and Hamsar.
In 2010 Parviz and his wife returned to Iran for a short visit and starred in Dariush Mehrjui's Tehran Tehran. He occasionally writes articles for Film Monthly, Bani Film and 24 Magazine.
External links
- Film Iranian Film Database http://www.irfdb.com/films/
- Tehran Tehran http://www.film-international.com/news/news.asp?id=42
- Nima TV http://www.nimatv.com/nimatv.htm
- IMDB http://www.imdb.es/name/nm2239328/
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