Meet Rouzbeh Rashidi, an innovative Iranian-Irish filmmaker who has been a driving force in experimental cinema for over two decades. As the founder of the Experimental Film Society (EFS), Rashidi has redefined the boundaries of film, creating a unique body of work that stands apart from mainstream, guerilla, and video art filmmaking.
Born in Tehran, Rashidi's passion for cinema began early, when he sold his record collection to purchase his first camera. This marked the beginning of his journey into the world of filmmaking, where he soon realized that existing categories didn't satisfy his creative vision. This led him to establish EFS in 2000, a collective that quickly expanded from Tehran to Dublin, and eventually grew into a production and distribution company known for its fearless approach to experimental filmmaking.
EFS has become a hub for avant-garde filmmakers, archiving, restoring, and showcasing groundbreaking works across the globe. Rashidi's dedication to the craft is evident in his monumental films, such as "Homo Sapiens Project 200" and "Homo Sapiens Project 201," which span eight and nineteen hours, respectively, encapsulating two decades of relentless experimentation.
In addition to his filmmaking, Rashidi has also shared his expertise by teaching Experimental Filmmaking at Berlin's prestigious Universität der Künste. His influence continues to shape the future of experimental cinema, making him a key figure in the global art community.
Dive into the world of Rouzbeh Rashidi, where cinema transcends conventional boundaries and becomes a profound exploration of the human experience.
Filmography:
2009 Only Human
2010 Bipedality
2011 Closure of Catharsis
2012 Hades of Limbo
2012 Indwell Extinction of Hawks in Remoteness
2012 HE
2013 HSP: There Is No Escape From The Terrors Of The Mind
2015 Ten Years In The Sun
2016 TRAILERS
2018 Phantom Islands
2019 Luminous Void: Docudrama
Rouzbeh Rashidi Instagram: @rouzbehrashidicinema
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