''Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine'', or ''Booye Kafoor, Atre Yas'' (), is an Iranian film written by, directed by and starring
Bahman Farmanara
Bahman Farmanara (; born 23 January 1942) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He is best known for his films '' Smell of Camphor, Scent of Jasmine'' (2000), '' A House Built on Water'' (2001), and '' A Little Kiss'' (20 ...
. It was his first contribution to
Iranian cinema
The cinema of Iran (), or of Name of Iran, Persia, refers to the film industry in Iran. In particular, Iranian art films have garnered international recognition. Iranian films are usually written and spoken in the Persian language.
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in two decades.
Plot
The protagonist, a film director named Bahman Farjami, is coming to terms with aging. He grieves for his wife, lost five years prior. He seeks to make a documentary about death, dying and the grieving process, or so he tells his friends.
Quotes
* When a filmmaker doesn't make films, that is death." -- Bahman
External links
About the movie*
*http://www.filmreleases.com/rel2001.htm
2000 films
Iranian drama films
2000 drama films
2000s Persian-language films
Films whose director won the Best Directing Crystal Simorgh
Crystal Simorgh for Best Film winners
Films scored by Ahmad Pejman
Persian-language drama films
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