Komeil Soheili
Directing
Biography
Born in 1985 in Mashhad, Iran, Komeil Soheili grew up as a curious and inquisitive child. His journey into the world of media and storytelling began when he moved to Tehran to pursue a BA in Journalism and an MA in Cultural Studies and Media. The day after defending his thesis, Komeil embarked on a five-year hitchhiking journey that took him across various parts of the world. This adventure ignited his passion for documentaries, particularly those featuring ordinary heroes and their struggles. Komeil's showcasing the lives of ordinary Iranians find its way to global channels, like National Geographic and CNN. His work was especially significant at a time when images of everyday life in Iran were rare on international television. His films have been showcased and awarded at numerous film festivals, including GZDOCS, Bucheon FFF, United Nation FF, etc. In 2018, Komeil relocated to South Korea following his marriage, where he continued his passion for storytelling. He has served as a jury member at various film festivals, including Meihodo, Busan International Short Film Festival, Aladerri Shorts Film Festival, and Lampa Film Festival. Additionally, he has published a book detailing his global travels, further cementing his role as a storyteller and cultural documentarian.
Known For
For seventeen fleeting days, the mountain wore a crown of glory. This documentary is not about those days, but about the whispers that echo in the wind long after the last torch is extinguished. We journey through time, witnessing the mountain's silent transformation - years of preparation etched in its slopes, scars of change left on its ancient form. Through intimate interviews with the locals who witnessed the transformation and the professionals who shaped it, we piece together the mountain's Olympic journey. We'll hear firsthand accounts of the years of preparation, the challenges faced, and the lasting impact on the landscape and community.
As the Bell Rings
Dela is a blind captain living on Hormuz Island in Southern Iran. While geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US rise, he practices a unique method of making bread that uses three unexpected elements from the island.
Coexist
Two musicians joined a village protest against a newly built military base. Tragedy struck when the younger one died during the protest, with his final wish to be buried in front of the base. His heartbroken friend left everything behind but his guitar and moved to the village. Over the years, he struggles to keep the protest alive, visiting his friend’s restricted grave daily. As doubt creeps in, villagers begin to question the endless battle. Now, he faces a choice: continue fighting for a fading dream or finally let go of his friend’s haunting memory.
Veiled Village
Sun rises as always, but no one can watch it in the same way! Just as we generalize a nation's leaders' military decisions to its entire population, shouldn't it be time to generalize to our species the terrible destruction the foremost offenders have wrought on this planet? Artists, athletes, sports teams, and even literature from one of the world's largest countries have been sanctioned and boycotted because of their political leadership. Isn't it fair to punish the most powerful species as well?