In the years before the revolution, Smail Mirfakhrai was always with Iraj Gergin in the visual and audio media. In the years after the revolution, when Iraj Gergin decided to leave and Ismail Mirfakhrai decided to stay, the relationship between the two continued. In our conversation, he mentions the unrepeatable role of Iraj Gergin, both in his media career and in his personal life. Mr. Mirfakhrai, tell us about your relationship with Mr. Gergin. How was this relationship formed?
Population and Demography – examining growth, resources, and the future of societies. Environmental Awareness – pollution, deforestation, and conservation decades before “green movements” became popular. In the 1960s and 1970s, when Iranian TV was dominated by entertainment and politics, Danesh (“Science”) carved out space for educational broadcasting. Mirfakhraei set a new standard for documentary-style TV in Iran. Many later science and educational producers cite him as a pioneer and mentor figure.
