AHMAD SHAMLOU - THE FINAL WORD

"The Final Word (2008-2009,U.S); Moslem Mansouri's second documentary film about the legendary late Ahmad Shamlou, one of the most prominent and influential contemporary Iranian poets. The film is a 55-minute collection of unpublished interviews with the poet and his long time partner, Aida, two years before he died. [+ POEMS!]
In his poetry, Mr. Shamlou, spoke consciously of human suffering, injustice and love. Through his distinctive expression of language, he skilfully sided with the oppressed and opposed cruel regimes and their inhumane institutions."