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201470 minPGdocumentary

Negative Memories

201470 minPGdocumentary

Two old laboratories in Tehran were closed in early 2014 and early 2015, marking the end of a significant chapter in Iran's scientific history.

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Farhad Varahram

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Two old laboratories in Tehran were closed in early 2014 and early 2015, marking the end of a significant chapter in Iran's scientific history.

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Farhad Varahram

Farhad Varahramdirector

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Tehran's old laboratories closed in early 2014 and early 2015. Farhad Varahram's film traces the history of these labs from their inception to their final days. The narrative includes events and memories associated with the work conducted within these spaces. It captures the changes occurring in the scientific community in Iran during that period. The focus remains on the laboratories' significance and their eventual shutdown. The documentary runs for 70 minutes.

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