“I have discussed the psychological damage of war”: Mohammad Esmaeel-Beygi on "Behind the Door"
Iran Theater- Mohammad Esmaeel- Beygi, the director of "Behind the Door", considered this show to be a work that deals with mental health consequences of war.
Inspired by Wolfgang Borchert’s play, "Behind the Door" directed by Mohammad Esmaeel- Beygi from Khorasan Razavi, is one of the 12 Iranian theater reviews in the stage competition section of the 42nd Fadjr International Theater Festival.
Wolfgang Borchert was a German author and playwright whose work was strongly influenced by his experience and his service in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War.
Mohammad Esmaeel-beygi said about the theme and story of his show: "Wolfgang Borchert in his anti-war play shows us that military war not only has visible injuries but also has mental and psychological damages."
He pointed out that considering the turmoil in the world today and the conflicts going on in Iran's neighboring countries, he decided to do this play.
He’s added two characters to Wolfgang Borchert's play, he explained about the performance method: "Although we have been influenced by the school of expressionism more than anything else, wherever I needed, I also use other method. "
Iran Theater-The 42nd Fadjr International Theater Festival wrapped up successfully on February 1, 2024 in Vahdat Hall.
At the beginning of the ceremony the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance , Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili, went on stage and while congratulating Ten-Day Fajr ceremonies and the the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and the Rajab, month, he thanked the artists and theater officials.
Iran Theater- One of the most important efforts of Dramatic Arts Center of Iran is to consider the theater as a powerful tool to promote cultural diplomacy, which is done with performance, education and research.
Iran Theater-The the director of "Anfal" street show , Kajal Rastin described her works as a story of the pains and sufferings of women and children who were caught in the cruel wars of the region.
Iran Theater- The director of the show "Happiness in Odessa" , Reza Shahkarmi stated that the play offers an enlightening picture of human and social interactions in dealing with problems.
Iran Theater- Kamran Shahlaei’s"A Few Messy Narratives", is performing at Fadjr stage Competition. He says that the play is about loneliness and has three episodes. The cast includes one male actor and three female actors.
Iran Theater- Amir Amini said that the play deals with environmental problems and introduces the audience to the wildlife rangers who were killed and the future of our land.
Iran Theater-Amir Hamed considered his latest work as anti-war story that promotes the message of peace .The stage show "Wind, soil, blood are in my arms" is a production of Gilan province.
Iran Theater- The musical show "Resurrection of Love" is at out of competition section of the 42nd Fadjr International Theater Festival. Hossein Mosafer Astaneh said the story begins with the scene of Rumi's dying, but he comes back to life.
Iran Theater- Famous Iranian playwright and director, Davood Fathali Baygi comes to 42nd Fadjr International Theater Fesitval with his latest play "A Soiree with Moliere" which is performing out of competition.
