Forough Farrokhzad, pioneering Persian poet and filmmaker who became the voice of Iranian women.
Notable Works
Another Birth, Let Us Believe in the Beginning of the Cold Season
Fun Facts
Forough died in a car accident at 32, yet became an immortal literary figure. Her documentary 'The House is Black' about lepers is one of Iranian cinema's most important films. She broke social taboos, speaking of feminine love and freedom. Shamlou said: 'Forough created the Iranian woman through her poetry.'
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