But Kushan continued his efforts and established a new production company in 1949, Pars Film Studio, which developed into the most active studio in Iran, producing cheap formula feature films for the local market. Kushan has been named “the father of the persian film industry” by Georges Sadoul. Celebrated for the Apu Trilogy, Ray’s work is noted for its realism, sensitivity, and exploration of Indian life.
His intense psychological dramas, such as The Seventh Seal, delved into existential questions, earning him global acclaim. A master of mood, style, and romance, his films like In the Mood for Love explore love and memory with visual poetry. Known for minimalism and philosophical storytelling, Kiarostami’s films blurred the line between fiction and reality.
