Morteza Zahmatkesh on the 42nd FITF
Iran Theater-The director of "Gole Bahar" street theater, Morteza Zahmatkesh stated that the quality level of the works in the 42nd Fadjr International Theater Festival has increased.
20 works, which include seven street shows, will are performed the presence of disabled artists in Fadjr Faragir section.
The street show "Gole Bahar" written and directed by Morteza Zahmatkesh competes in the Fargair section and it was performed in open area of City Theater Complex on Jan.25.
This director said on the theme of "Gole Bahar": "This play takes a new look at the ancient ritual of Nowruz khani, a ritual that is being forgotten in the hustle and bustle of city life."
Zahmatkesh is from Gilan province. He mentioned that the show has a little siyahbazi in the performance: "As a writer, I should consider the ritual identity of Nowruz Khani, and address it in a way that is more believable for the audience"
He welcomes the addition of the Fargir section to the Fadjr as a positive and pleasant work. He declared: "I hope that the time will come when disabled artists will progress equally with professionals in all festivals, because their ability is unique"