Nowruz pirooz!

New work from our award-winning director Naghmeh Pour in celebration of Iranian New year. Watch the full film on Nowness here.

“Nowruz is a celebration of life and culture – a tradition that stood the test of time and regimes that tried to ban it without luck. The spirit of Nowruz is so deeply rooted in us. This film stems from our personal connection to Nowruz and its significance in Persian culture and our families.” - Naghmeh Pour

A visual poem, the film is an expression of Naghmeh’s connection her culture. Sentimental, colourful and full of life, this how-to guide celebrates Iranian New Year and all the familial rituals and symbolic traditions which belong to it.