Golestani: “Molla Qoli Poor absence always felt in cinema”?

Cinema of Sacred Defense may not be able to make up for Molla Qoli Poor’s loss; because he was not just a director in the cinema of Sacred Defense, he was deeply committed to its values.

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پنجشنبه - ۰۸ خرداد ۲۰۰۷ / 2007 08 March

TEHRAN, (SCIB) - Actress Parastoo Golestani stated “Cinema of the Sacred Defense may not be able to make up for the loss of Molla Qoli Poor for years because he was not just a director in this cinema, he was deeply committed to the values of sacred defense. One can clearly see this love in all his works and it was this commitment that made his works in the genre so memorable. She continued “The cinema of Sacred Defense is not merely a genre, it has hidden layers within it which consist the values of the people of this country. We have seen other filmmakers attempting to make films in this genre, but their work failed be impressed since they lacked commitment and faith. Molla Qoli Poor however, was an exception due to his commitment and attachment to these values and therefore his films never lose their freshness. “Majnoon”? actress pointed out “I was honored to work with Molla Qoli poor in my first film “Majnoon”?. What I clearly remember from this experience is his knowledge of the characteristics of the warriors which had come as a result of his presence in the front. His advice helped me a lot in my artistic activities. His values still remain unchanged”?. Goletani concluded “One of the greatest Iranian sacred defense film-makers left us, but his goals are still alive: Upholding the values. The authorities should pave the way for yet another flourishing of the cinema of Sacred Defense.