Jondishapour: The Lost Civilization
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"Jondishapour: The Lost Civilization" is a short documentary film directed by Hamid Naseri Moghaddam, produced by order of the Iranian Traditional Medicine Office of the Ministry of Health and the Faculty of Traditional Medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The film is made in English for an international audience. Combining animation and live-action footage with a symbolic approach, it tells the story of three young animators who aspire to make a film about the glorious university and civilization of Jondishapour.
The narrative of this work portrays a journey between past and present, showing how the scientific heritage of ancient Iran can inspire today's generation. The documentary briefly alludes to the greatness of Jondishapour's civilization, a time when this part of Greater Iran was the cradle and model of science and wisdom in the world.
International Festival Participation
The film has been accepted in the competition section of the RAM International Film Festival in Rovereto, Italy. The festival will be held from September 24 to 28, 2025 (3 to 7 Mehr 1404), and is considered one of the most prestigious specialized events in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, history, and cultural heritage. The RAM Festival began its activities in 1990 and has been known by its current name since 2021. Among its most important awards are the Audience Award and the International Paolo Orsi Award.
Film Specifications
Title: Jondishapour: The Lost Civilization
Director: Hamid Naseri Moghaddam
Producers: Arman Zargaran, Mohammad Hossein Ayati, Nafiseh Hosseini Yekta
Writers: Ehsan Gerayli, Baha Morshedi, Hamid Naseri Moghaddam
Scientific and Historical Advisors: Arman Zargaran, Kamran Mahlooji
Cast: Baha Morshedi, Roya Sheikhi, Amin Sadeghi
Director of Photography: Ali Shourvazi
Editor: Kaveh Ghahreman
Visual Effects: Amir Mehran
Composer and Sound Designer: Babak Nasiri Khah
Production Manager: Ehsan Gerayli
Makeup Designer: Hadi Fekri
Set and Costume Designers: Masoumeh Kakouli and Ehsan Gerayli
Behind-the-Scenes Photographer and Videographer: Hossein Mohammadi
First Assistant Camera: Ashkan Abbasi
Assistant Cameras: Nastaran Abdi and Mehdi Asadi
Technical Advisor: Hesam Dehghani
Project Executors: Hamid Nabizadeh and Hamid Naseri Moghaddam
Duration: 9 minutes
Language: English (with Italian subtitles)
Year of Production: 2025
Produced by: Ravash-e Honar Cultural and Artistic Company
European Premiere: RAM Festival, Rovereto, Italy – September 26, 2025 (4 Mehr 1404)