Jabaroot (1) • Directed by Shahin Parhami • 2003 • Canada

Jabaroot follows Kiya Tabassian, an Iranian-Canadian musician who travels from Montreal to Iran to meet his inspirations in diasporic Persian music. The cuts in the film are often jarring, and the unexpected relationship between sound (music) and image creates a feeling of subtlety that pervades the film. Jabaroot is full of intimate perceptions and traditional music played by indigenous people, an inclusion that reveals music to be both a strong voice and a powerful image of the country. The film also includes various passages of poetry that add unique rhythm to its poetic visuals and force the viewer to remain focused on the subject.

Part of Shahin Parhami’s Spotlight (The Trilogy). You can watch this and all our programs by becoming a member via Docunight.com

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