The Voice of Dust and Ash
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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A documentary about the life of Iranian vocalist Mohammad-Reza Shajarian. It traces his story through the song Morq-e Sahar, which became an anthem for Iranian freedom.
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What happens
The Voice of Dust and Ash is a feature-length documentary by first time Iranian-American director Mandana Biscotti, about Maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian. The film gives a first hand chronological account of Shajarian's life, through the animated prism of the unofficial national anthem for Iranian freedom, "Morq-e Sahar". The film was nominated for two Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the category of Best Music in a Documentary and Best Song. On 17 December 2022, it was announced that the song "Dust and Ash" (by J. Ralph, performed with Norah Jones and Shajarian’s daughter, Mojgan) was shortlisted for the Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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