TALL POPPY (Qld, AU) - naftallin
Directed by Komeil Shahsavari. 1h 45min 42sec
Director’s biography:
Komeil Shahsavari was born in 1982. He became interested in the world of cinema and theater from his adolescence and youth and completed various training courses in these fields. Such as acting classes at Karnameh Cinema Institute and a master’s degree in theater directing at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Fine Arts. He has experienced acting and directing in several movies, television and theater productions. Like the short film “Ether” directed by Mahshid Sajadi, which was nominated in various international festivals and won the Best Director award in Lithuania. He has also participated in international theater festivals such as Expo and won awards.
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