Herzog sends message to Iran fest

German filmmaker Werner Herzog, whose latest documentary ‘Meeting Gorbachev’ is competing in the Special Screenings section of the 12th annual Iran International Documentary Film Festival (Cinema Verite), has sent a message to the festival and the people of Iran.

In a message to Eric Spitzer-Marlyn, one of the participants at this year’s festival, Herzog said: ‘Dear Eric, I’m deeply regretted and envious that you have found the opportunity to meet with a wonderful people with 5,000 years of transcendent culture and 5,000 years of poetry and literature. Please convey my message along with my most earnest wishes to them.’

Eric Spitzer-Marlyn is an Austrian composer known for his collaborations with director and screenwriter, Werner Herzog. Their notable works include ‘The White Diamond’ and ‘Wheel of Time’ among others.

Spitzer-Marlyn will be holding workshops on documentary soundtracks at the 12th annual Cinema Verite festival.

The 12th annual Cinema Verite Film Festival will be held from December 9-16, 2018. The festival's motto this year will be 'The truth is the best guide' by Imam Ali (AS).

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