Produced for BBC Persian
Meyhane, A Home for my Grandfather
A documentary about a cross-cultural drinking culture.
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Mehdi S.
İstanbul, Türkiye
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Mehdi Shabani is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Istanbul. His documentaries, videos and essays have been published and broadcasted across various media including BBC, Deutsche Welle, Voice of America and Aasoo. His work focuses on underreported socio-political issues in the region, often drawing links between Turkey and its eastern neighbors including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Mehdi's production company Entemtainment has produced six feature documentaries and dozens of multimedia stories as well as experimental shorts and music videos. His documentaries have mostly been broadcasted on the BBC and been selected in film festivals around the world.
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Produced for Aasoo (Taslimi Foundation)
In memory of Aziz Nesin
Aziz Nasin was a famous Turkish writer, translator and satirist whose writings have been translated into more than 30 languages, including Persian. He was repeatedly tried and imprisoned for his harsh criticism of religious leaders and of the government. In more recent years, he openly clashed with religious groups and began translating Salman Rushdie’s book “Satanic Verses.” In this video report, Mehdi Shabani follows the story of this Turkish intellectual who died nearly thirty years ago, but whose thoughts and writings are still alive and well.
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Produced for Aasoo (Taslimi Foundation)
The posters that helped raise awareness of women's rights movements
For more than two centuries, posters have become popular tools to raise awareness, convey and spread messages, and gain support and influence in public opinion. Posters, usually printed in large sizes and combining images and text, are a rich form of visual art that reflects global concerns, common tastes, and advances in art and technology.
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