The Poot - Director(s): Elham Asadi Producer(s): Shahryar Jahangiri Editor(s): Kamyar Minoukadeh Cinematographer(s): Iman Tahsin Release Year: 2009
Winner of Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Here is a treat for admirer of Persian rugs. Elham Assadi’s award wining documentary is a beautifully crafted tribute to ancient Iranian tradition of carpet weaving. The Poot documents the details and precision that goes into each hand-loomed creation. It received the Full Frame Jury Award for Best Short, in the city of Durham.
Here is what Full Frame Documentary Film Festival’s website says about this 42 minute documentary: “In this pure visual treat, stunning cinematography and an ambient sound-scape come together to celebrate handmade work in an age of mass-production.”
