Iran biopic to feature renowned poet Sohrab Sepehri

Iran director Ali Qavitan is set to helm biopic on notable Iranian poet and painter Sohrab Sepehri.

'Dream of Sohrab' is the name of the biographical film that will dramatize life story of the leading Persian modern poet and painter.

The director said to local media, "I have been considering the film script for quite a while to adopt a viewpoint in correct relation to the legendary Persian literary figure."

He added, "Since I am a Sohrab lookalike, I have been frequently asked by people why I don't make a film about him."

He also noted filming the cinematic project will kick off in early July 2018.

Sepehri who is a famous Iranian poet in modern poetry departed this life in 1980.

His works have been translated into many languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish and Russian.

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