Director's Biography

Mojtaba Bahadori is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist whose work transcends artistic boundaries, crafting deeply personal and evocative narratives. He study cinema at the art University of Tehran and continued in Paris, where he collaborated with the renowned Louis Lumière School, further refining his skills as a cinematographer and film editor. Mojtaba’s photography earned him the IBDAA Award.
His curiosity extended beyond the cinematic world when he pursued gemology study in Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied the intricate beauty of stones and minerals. This unique exploration of the natural world became a profound source of inspiration for his visual art, reflecting his deep connection to both nature and the human experience. In his film, Mojtaba often merges poetry and literature with self-reflection. Throughout his career, Mojtaba has had the privilege of learning in person from filmmakers such as Chantal Akerman, Abbas Kiarostami and Béla Tarr. His cinematic style, characterized by poetic minimalism and conceptualism. His film, “ON MELTING SNOW,” explores the intricate relationship between humanity, nature, and art, delving into how creativity can capture and convey the fragile balance of the natural world.