I think I can safely say that I speak for all of us on the delegation of filmmakers sent to Iran for a cultural exchange by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences if I say that one of the chief pleasures we had on our ten day lollapalooza tour of contemporary cinema and culture, was the chance to get to know two members of the younger generation there, our guides and translators provided by the House of Cinema, Hamidreza and Parastoo.
With the unflagging energy and enthusiasm of youth, they put up with our group of occasionally grumpy and dislocated travelers, and they gave us insight and understanding as they guided us through this very foreign land. And they did it all with a sense of humor and grace.
Parastoo discovered that I was a blogger fairly late in the trip, and shared with me that she was one of the first women bloggers in Iran. She speaks very good English and was educated in London. She's concerned with women's issues and I hope she'll come and be a guest blogger here sometime, and share with all of you more about herself and her generational perspective as a young woman growing up inside Iran.
Hamidreza would be everyone's dream intern or assistant if he lived here in Hollywood but he wouldn't last long in that position as he would be quickly snatched up and promoted, given his smarts, his extensive knowledge of film, and his mad computer skills.
On top of all that, he is a cartoonist, and was really excited when I told him about my own passion for cartoon illustration, comic books, and graphic novels. As a parting gift, I asked him if he would draw a cartoon for me, and he came back with this caricature:
Thanks, Hamidreza.
And thanks to Parastoo, too (I always wanted to write that sentence!!).
william
Wow! Thank you very much!
As I told you, it was a great honor for us to have you here. And memorable days for me.
Wish to see you soon ;)
Posted by: hamidreza | March 28, 2009 at 02:25 AM
looks just like you+ please invite parastoo to blog -I'd like to write her as well
Posted by: Marguerite Horberg | March 28, 2009 at 06:56 AM
WOW!
am honored (and very very excited) to see my pic on your blog, Bill. thanks a whole lot. and i hope to see you again.
Posted by: parastoo | March 28, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Fantastic cartoon and I love the typography. You have such a gift for story telling and highlighting unfamiliar talent. Thanks so much.
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Iranian Journalist Parastoo Dokouhaki Arrested:
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