Tag: cinema heritage
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Bahram Beyzaie, Pioneering Iranian Writer-Director of Bashu Fame, Dies at 87
Renowned Iranian Artist Bahram Beyzaie Dies at 87 Prominent Iranian film and theater writer-director Bahram Beyzaie has died in the United States at the age of 87, according to independent journalist Mansour Jahani. Beyzaie, a towering figure in Iranian cinema and stage, passed away on his birthday after battling cancer. His death marks the loss…
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Silent-Film Organ on the Brink: A Hidden LA Treasure at Joe’s House
A quiet relic in a sleepy Los Angeles suburb In the quiet streets of La Crescenta-Montrose, a remarkable piece of cinematic history lies behind a modest residence. Joe Rinaudo’s house—unassuming to passersby—hides a 20-seat silent movie theater and a semi-complete organ that once provided the music to many a lost film. What makes this space…