Maah Pishooni “Moon Forehead” Part 2

Negar Estakhr & Maryam Rasekh

Farhang Foundation Presents

Episode 3

Maah Pishooni - Part 2

Once Upon a Time in Iran...

by Negar Estakhr & Maryam Rasekh

 

Introducing the captivating third installment of #FarhangStories: In this episode, we delve deeper into the enchanting Iranian folk tale of "Maah Pishooni" (Moon Forehead) with the remarkable storytelling of Negar Estakhr and Maryam Rasekh. Don't miss the continuation of this timeless tale that promises to immerse you in the rich tapestry of Iranian folk stories for all ages.

This episode is in English

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NEGAR ESTAKHR received her Master’s degree in dramatic literature from the Faculty of Fine Arts of Tehran University and started working as a puppet master and television personality.

Over the years her puppet Senjed became one of the most famous television characters in Iran. Negar has produced many children’s programs and has developed Puppet Shows for many international television networks in Malaysia, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. She is also well known for being the voice of another popular character on Iranian television named Dokhtareh Hamsayeh in the famed Kolah Ghermezi show. Negar has also worked as an Art Director in both television and film with some of Iran’s leading film directors, including Asghar Farhadi, Saman Moghadam, Homayoun Asaadian, Iraj Ghaderi, Feerydoon Jeyrani, and many more!

MARYAM RASEKH is a multifaceted artist with a diverse educational background. Graduating from Iran with a degree in directing, theater, and film, she later pursued further education in America, focusing on fashion design. Currently based in Los Angeles, Maryam's expertise spans across acting, directing, costume design, and fashion, making her a dynamic presence in the creative industry. She has been involved in several theatrical projects as a main actress, director, and playwright.