Synopsis
Negar SamakNejad, a 46-year-old university lecturer, holding a PhD in cognitive science and a passionate running coach, aims for a remarkable goal. Negar intends to become the first Iranian woman to continuously climb Mount Damavand from all four fronts to the peak. Standing at an impressive 5,609 meters, Mount Damavand is both the highest peak in Iran and the third-highest volcano in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Director's Biography
Sam Kalantari is an Iranian film director and professional photographer. He is considered to be the fourth generation of Iranian documentary filmmakers, being involved in the production of over fifteen films, including documentaries and series in different countries.
Selected filmography:
2018-2020 Toranj Series, 13 episodes documentary
2018-2019 No Place for Angels, Cinematic Documentary
2017 The 7th City – documentary
2016 The Land of Legends– documentary
2015 Garage 888 Series (A documentary on new super cars and their history)
2015 Mannequins of Ghale Hassan Khan (in International festivals known as “HE”)