ifilm interviews 'Pioneer' costar

ifilm has arranged an exclusive interview with Iran actor Hamed Komeili costarring in 'Pioneer' series recently aired on the channel.

Born in Isfahan, Hamed Komeili has a degree in business management. 

He worked as a stage actor for 10 years, initially starting out in theatre, before moving to the capital city of Tehran.

The Iranian actor’s performance in Siroos Moghaddam’s 'Floating in a Bubble' (2006) brought him popularity.

He continued working with Moghaddam on two other dramas, 'Coma' (2008) and 'A message from the Afterlife' (2008), both of which were among the most widely viewed dramas aired on IRIB. 

Komeili’s first film was Varuzh Karim Masihi’s 'Doubt' (2009).

He also acted in 'Pioneer' which currently aired on ifilm. This was a good excuse for the channel to conduct an exclusive talk with the actor.

Below are the highlights of the interview conducted in Persian.

ifilm: These days you are present in the theater scene; the last movie you played screened in local movie theaters; and you are present at openings of your movie held in different cities. This means that you care about your audience; however you tend to sit down for a few interviewes.

Komeili: I reckon that talking about series and movies sometimes leads to restricting the audience to the image I have from the work, while some works do not require clarification and the viewer must see the work and understand it on their own. We must leave the viewer free to judge the work. In fact, I was lucky in my recent work and, they saw a good reception from the audiences so far.

ifilm: Playing a role in 'Italy, Italy' seemed to be a serious risk on your acting CV. It was among those with an unknown result.

Komeili: I agree up to some point, I read the script several times and talked with Kaweh Sabbaghzadeh. In any case, we imagined two scenarios for the outcome -- whether the film worked well or bombed (laghter)-- we risked and experienced courageously. I had the experience working with Ms. Bahrami, but we tried to change the working style so that it would not be a reprisal of previous works. I am satisfied with the film and I love it and it seems that the audience loved the film. What could be better than this.

ifilm: Much of your experience in film and Television industries is different. Ranging from 'Son of Adam, Daughter of Eve' a comedy film as well as the series ' A Message from the World Hereafter' with a tint of comedy to more recently works featuring you such as ‘The Recluse’ and 'Warm Breath', not forgetting to mention the film 'Cyanide' ... Is such diversity of roles on purpose?  

Komeili: I try not to waste a good acting offer as much as I could. Though I admit that my current concern is movies and have already decided to test my acting in the cinema. But not that I plan to quit my work on TV. Television for me is very important.

Television deals with a group of people who may not be able to be involved in the cinema for any reason. I do not like to miss this portion of the audience, so I do not intend to stay away from television, and if there is an opportunity to appear in a television production, I will not hesitate. As for those series and films you mentioned, each has a special feature. 'Warm Breath" was tough, but pleasant for me. It was one of a series with countless fans. For example, 'The Recluse' narrated a new story, and my role was gray in the series, neither good nor bad. 'Cyanide' was a political story in the context of historical and contemporary events, and I should have pulled this character in the film out of my heart and re-created it. All of these were new experiences for me.

ifilm: With such great diversity in your acting experience, which is harder for you: films or TV productions? Do you see a difference between the two?

Komeili: Working in cinema for me is my life ideal, and it may not be palatable to say that working on TV series is harder. Television has far more audiences and there I am a guest at people's houses for at least thirty nights.

ifilm: Now after years you have returned to theater, how do you feel after this return and the reaction of the recipient?

Komeili: The theater has always been with me since the days of university up until now, and theater work needs an ample opportunity. I have the opportunity to participate in the play 'The Plain Soldier Schweik' although I am still busy with screenings of 'Italy, Italy' in other cities, but I try to do my best for the theater. Particularly when you consider the fact that today's theater audience is  clever and accurate in observation can easily reject the actor and does not accept your performance. I am happy to participate in this play and this experience is necessary for me.

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