Private Project

Dead Graffiti

This 9-minute film, influenced by one of the chapters of contemporary Iranian history, explores the sensory echoes and visual traces of a turbulent era in Tehran. Through the lens of graffiti, the work seeks to follow an individual from a society shaped by complex forces, narrating its enduring struggles along the way. The film aims to depict the resilience and creativity that permeate the urban narrative, weaving them into its storytelling.

  • Pendar NasserSharif
    Director
  • Pendar NasserSharif
    Writer
  • Pendar NasserSharif
    Producer
  • Sahar Haji Zadeh
    Project Consultant
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    گرافیتی مرده
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Pendar NasserSharif

Pendar Nassersharif, born in Tehran, is an Iranian artist and filmmaker with extensive experience in illustration, graphic design, and cinema. He holds a Master's degree in Illustration from the University of Tehran and has been active in artistic and cinematic projects for over a decade. His works include short films, documentary series, and video arts that have been showcased at prestigious international festivals.

Pendar has also participated in solo and group exhibitions in painting and design and has contributed to interactive projects as a designer and director. With a combination of creativity and professional expertise, he continues to develop contemporary art both in Iran and beyond.

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Director Statement

"Phenomena that inspire artistic creation usually have an unclear and internal nature. Dead Graffiti, however, attempts to portray the memories and consequences of an impulse that, unlike the usual course, emerged this time from an external and public phenomenon."