TRAGUDIA
All sorrows start with the Sad song of the goat, even a tragedy …
Director : MEHDI TANGESTANI
Screenplay : MEHDI TANGESTANI
Producer: EHSAN HEMMATI
Director of Photography ( DOP): MEHDI TANGESTANI
ONE DAY LATER
Film Genre: Psychodrama .. DIRECTED BY | EHSAN HEMMATI PRODUCED BY: TAYEBEH FALAKIAN – WRITTEN BY: NIMA RAHIMPOUR / KEYVAN TAGHIYEH STARRING: SIAMAK MOZAFFARI / LEILA BARGAHI / YASNA JALALI DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: AEAN IRANI – PRODUCTION DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER: REZA GHADERI – EDITOR: AMIR AHMADI – SOUND RECORDIST: JAMAL DEHGHAN – MAKE-UP ARTIST: ARSALAN AMIRI MARAND – SOUND DESIGNER: MEHDI TANGESTANI
PTSD 11
Cast: Majid Fili – Negin Hasanpour – Elnaz Avazpour – Mahbobeh Totonchi
Writer: Tiam Yabandeh
Director of Photography: Aean Irani
Editor: Omid Mirzaei
Production Designer: Soudeh Khedri
Sound Designer: Mehdi Tangestani
Visual effects: Mohammad Mehdi Zarrinpour
Mehdi Tangestani’s honors in cinema
Professional Summary: Award-winning filmmaker and sound designer with a unique perspective and innovative approach to storytelling. Partially hearing impaired, Mehdi Tangestani zadeh has received most of his accolades in the audio category, showcasing his exceptional talent in sound design.
ASHAMED MORNING
Summary of the story: Soheila comes home, the house where the bride is, but the house is not a permanent home, Soheila stays and the white dress of his bride
Cinematography director: Mohammad Salimi Rad
Sound engineer: Mehdi Aziminejad
Sounding and editing: Mehdi Tangestani
CAST :
Mehran Heydarizadeh
Sadek is a cultivator
Fahima Eshairi
Fatima Hayat Davoudi
honest and good
Alireza Sharif
Mahnaz Hajezi
Gholamreza Amiri
Assistant director: Adel Rajabi
Investor: Reza Khodri
Production manager: Sadegh Nikparast
Image assistant: Saeed Ashtar
Substitute production: Omid Dashti Mekan
Photographer: Sima Gnaveh
Behind-the-scenes photographer: Asma Ghasemian
TABOO
synopsis: A mental account of a woman whose only way to save herself is to write, and the painting that is the only thing left of her is a painting and a scythe that is not a painting.
Genre / experimental
Writer and director Mehdi Tangestani
Actors Zahra Kamalzadeh , Mohsen Zarabadipour
Produced by Ehsan Hemmati
STARE
Most of the times people stare at each other with their eyes streaming; perhaps a sense of guilt impacts their eyes.
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Mehdi TangestaniWriter
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Mehdi Tangestani and IYCS/Azad bushehr univercityProducer
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Ayeneh ShamsizadehKey Cast“Nazi”
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Davoud DavoudiKey Cast“Abdolahi”
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Mehran HeidarizadehKey Cast“Reza”
A part of Dance in the wind
Every year, when the Canopus star is seen in the sky, they gather together in a house in Al-Sif creek and celebrate this joyous night to forget the sorrows and regrets, even the sounds and sorrows that are the memories of people.
Written and Directed by Mehdi Tangestani
DP: Mehdi Tangestani
Music by Mahmoud Piltan
Sound Design and Editing by Mehdi Tangestani
Study and Research by Zahra Kamalzadeh
Produced in September 2022, Dubai, UAE
Time : 13 minutes
Empirimental documentary
Stare” Review: A Mesmerizing Dive into Experimental Cinema
Mehdi Tangestani’s latest creation, “Stare,” offers a mesmerizing journey into the realms of experimental cinema. Recently showcased at a private screening hosted by the Isfahan Film Association and the Critics Club of Short Films, this film has left an indelible mark on audiences. Amir Kavianpour, a distinguished lecturer at the University of Shiraz, renowned screenwriting instructor, and esteemed critic, shares his insights on this intriguing cinematic venture.
Stare” delves into the intricate world of a married couple whose lives are shattered by a heart-wrenching incident, leading to a profound upheaval in their relationship dynamics. The narrative culminates with a poignant departure as the character Ali, coincidentally a filmmaker, abandons his recording equipment, symbolically turning away from the confines of the film industry, forever altering his perspective on the world. The allure of “Stare” lies in its meticulous attention to detail and the nuanced subtexts that underpin this experimental masterpiece, setting it apart as a rare gem in the landscape of Iranian short cinema.
This film-within-a-film concept perpetuates an unresolved tension that lingers until the final frame, blurring the boundaries between Tangestani’s lens and the filmmaker’s gaze within the narrative. This seamless fusion of perspectives represents a novel and progressive approach seldom witnessed in Iranian cinema, elevating “Stare” to a league of its own.
Dialogue serves as the cornerstone for storytelling in “Stare,” with interplays between characters and external voices driving the narrative forward. Symbolism reigns supreme in this cinematic endeavor, where the tranquil sea metamorphoses into a harbinger of unrest, its once soothing sounds now a haunting echo that resonates with viewers.
In “Stare,” sound takes precedence over visuals, crafting an immersive experience akin to navigating a world through impaired hearing—disorienting yet compelling. Tangestani’s adept use of soundscapes enriches the film’s experimental essence, inviting audiences to partake in a sensory journey unlike any other.
Dynamic dialogues punctuate pivotal moments in the film, propelling the narrative with an unparalleled vigor. Through deliberate framing choices that tease the viewer with partial glimpses and deliberate omissions, Tangestani masterfully manipulates the audience’s perception, leaving them yearning for more.
“Stare” transcends traditional cinematic boundaries, offering a thought-provoking and immersive experience that challenges conventions and ignites contemplation. Tangestani’s bold vision and meticulous craftsmanship converge in this cinematic marvel, solidifying “Stare” as a groundbreaking addition to the realm of experimental cinema.