Maziar Partow (Persian: مازیار پرتو; November 13, 1933 – January 22, 2014) was one of the first Iranian cinematographers[1] and had worked as a cameraman on numerous Iranian films. He directed a few movies and edited several more, and was most well known by his title as Director of Photography.

Maziar Partow
Maziar Partow honored in the 100th year Iranian Cinematography festival.
Born
مازیار پرتو

(1933-11-13)November 13, 1933
Tehran, Iran
DiedJanuary 22, 2014(2014-01-22) (aged 80)
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1960–2014
SpouseGhamar Fakhamy
RelativesVishka Asayesh (niece)

Partow died January 22, 2014, in California.[2]

Filmography

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  1. Ruz-e vaghe'e (1995)... aka The Fateful Day
  2. Avinar (1991)
  3. Bazgasht-e ghahraman (1990)... aka Return of the Hero (International: English title: informal title)
  4. Jostejoogar (1989)... aka The Searcher (International: English title)
  5. Jafar Khan az farang bargashte (1985)
  6. Kafsh-haye Mirza Norooz (1985)... aka Mirza Norooz's Shoes (International: English title)
  7. Toghian (1985)
  8. Barzakhiha (1982)
  9. Zemzeme-ye mohabbat (1980)
  10. Gorg-e bizar (1973)
  11. Baba Shamal (1971)
  12. Toughi (1971)
  13. Shahr-e hert (1970)
  14. Gheisar (1969)
  15. Khaneye kenare darya (1969)
  16. Zan-e khoon-asham (1967)
  17. Hashem khan (1966)
  18. The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966)

References

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  1. ^ "Film & Television Archive: "Qaisar (Caesar)"". UCLA Film and Television Archive. January 14, 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Cinematographer Maziar Partow dies at 81". Tehran Times. January 24, 2014. Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
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