One of my more memorable experiences was signing a one-year contract with a theater organization in northern Sweden. This opportunity allowed me to tour different cities, performing a play that received a warm reception from Swedish audiences. I have since been involved in several similar projects, collaborating with diverse cultural and artistic organizations. Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a Swedish film titled Zoom 261, which holds the distinction of being Sweden’s first zombie movie. Interestingly, this film incorporates Persian poetry—it begins with a famous verse by Saadi and concludes with one by Hafez. In the film, I play the role of the father in an Iranian immigrant family. It was a unique experience blending elements of Iranian culture into a Swedish narrative.
Currently, I am deeply involved in theater. After completing a production of Waiting for Godot, I am now rehearsing Shakespeare’s King Lear. These projects, like most of my work, are entirely in Swedish and with Swedish groups. While performing in another language and culture has its challenges, it is immensely rewarding to remain connected to my craft.