Azadeh Navai

Azadeh Navai is an Iranian filmmaker. Her films are explorations of the people, culture and history of her home country. Azadeh holds an MFA in Film & Video from CalArts and is a co-founder at the production collective Studio Dastan.

Works showcased at MENA:

Gladiolus
Iran
United States
Documentary
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Short
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5
 mins
An ode to a flower that once enjoyed prominence in Iranian culture, Gladiolus tells the story of its ubiquitous role in life’s important ceremonies and how it became a victim of its own popularity.
Rizoo
Iran
Drama
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Short
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16
 mins
An eight-year-old Iranian girl is faced with a challenging dilemma.