The new proposal of “Orange Forest” for the transition period/this “city” has character

Charso Press: Masoud Amini Tirani, the director of the cinematography of the movie “Orange Forest” directed by Arman Khansarian, which is on the cinema screen these days. About working with this young director in this project, he said: In order to attract my attention to participate in the production of a film, he must first attract the general atmosphere of my film. By atmosphere, I mean the script, the director and his ideas, the executive team, the producer, and the atmosphere in which the film takes place. All these things help me to feel whether I can have a role in a work or not. Every film is the product of a collective work, and my presence in a group should mean that I can cooperate and participate in a part of its production process. Therefore, accepting the atmosphere of an effect and being present in that space means that we can give that space a newer shape.

He continued: Before “Orange Forest” In the short film “Monaco” I had an interesting experience working with Arman Khansarian and we had a very good cooperation. He was also one of the screenwriters in the movie “Aber Baranesh Geghre” directed by Majid Barzegar, and from this point of view, it can be said that “The Orange Forest” is our third collaboration. We knew each other enough and were able to work together. From the moment I read the script of “The Orange Forest”, I came to the conclusion that I am dealing with an interesting and different text. The development of the story, the event that takes place in it, the theme of the script and special attention to a particular city were among the points that could be attractive for the project. Therefore, I accepted with interest and I was by Arman Khansarian’s side for a couple of years while he was trying to provide the necessary capital.

I welcome filmmaking outside of Tehran

This cinematographer said about the challenges of filmmaking in cities other than the capital: Filming in a city other than the capital is not particularly different in my opinion. Filming anywhere in Iran brought with it inherent challenges, which are mostly the nature of the cinema space itself and have little to do with the outer space and atmosphere. We may only refer to the physical and climatic features of the filming location or its weather conditions in the field of filming challenges. So I don’t think it has anything to do with the capital or non-capital. By the way, I have always welcomed working outside of Tehran, because in Tehran we are faced with uncontrolled crowding, which actually makes work difficult and the space is messy.

In the world cinema, there are examples of films in which a specific city is mentioned, and by the way, the film was shot in the climate of the same city, but in Iranian cinema, we have rarely had this experience with this level of attention to details.

Amini Tyrani He added: Outside of Tehran, you can find places that have natural atmosphere, mountains, trees and rivers, and these features can be attractive. So we can have a fresh approach to it. One of the features of the script “Orange Forest” It was that special attention was paid to a city. In my opinion, Arman’s aristocracy was very good because even in the smallest details, he was so sensitive to the urban space of Shaheswar and Tankabon that he observed the routes and directions of the street, so that nothing goes wrong. The collection of sensibility that Arman had on depicting the atmosphere of the city created a pleasant form of Shaheswar, which has become a part of the characteristics of “Orange Forest”.

He continued: In the world cinema, there are examples of films in which a specific city is mentioned, and by the way, the film was shot in the region of the same city, but in Iranian cinema, we have rarely had this experience with this level of attention to details. Not that there was not, but there were few. From this point of view, a feature “Orange Forest” Giving importance to the city or the region in which the story is narrated in such a way that the city itself is a main character in the film and without the hero of the film, it would take a different form.

I tried to see the “city” directly

Amini tyranny He also explained about the framing and shooting style in the movie “Orange Forest”: What was important to me in terms of filming was that most of the atmosphere of the city should be seen in the movie, not my filming. This point was a serious challenge for me. Usually, in terms of filming, we may be looking for eye-catching images, wonderful compositions or special lighting. Here, however, there were some important points for me that I tried to control with a method; First, the cloud space of Shaheswar and the climate of the north, and the other is urban identity. Besides these, we also had the story itself, which goes with the characters and we have to follow them in this urban space. Therefore, controlling this issue was the main challenge. So, in this film, I tried to see the city as directly as possible, that is, it doesn’t look like the camera is doing something weird to show the city. We are watching the city with the actors and characters of the movie. This is also seen in Arman’s directing strategy and I tried to implement part of this point in my work.

Last year, we went through important social events and we are still going through these conditions, which did not have an impact on the film production process. But apart from this, the important feature of “Orange Forest” is that it can have a new proposal in the form of our social films.

He talked about the importance of creating works like “Orange Forest” He said: I may have certain experiences in filming, but more important than my experience is the strategy of a director to shape his film, which I think Arman correctly recognized the atmosphere of his film and was able to manage it. I always point out that the cinematographer works in the director’s house and should help build the house that the director wants. If we try to work outside the house, that house will not take a healthy shape. In this project, I also tried to recognize what Arman was thinking about and to be able to turn it into images in an operational sense.

This cinematographer went on to say: I think that if the movie “Orange Forest” has gained popularity and attention among audiences and critics today, it is due to the management that took place in different parts of its production process, and of course, part of this interaction is with the actors. It is also related. We had 2 main actors, besides them, other actors also helped shape the atmosphere. It is important for them to be able to understand the situation correctly, to be in this atmosphere and to be part of the way the story is presented. Because the first thing that the audience encounters in a movie is the story and the actors, and we have to help them to be seen correctly. I think this issue is handled correctly in this movie and from this point of view, its output is attractive.

Amini tyranny In the end, he stated: “The Orange Forest” was produced in certain social conditions. Last year, we went through important social events and we are still going through these conditions, which did not have an impact on the film production process. But apart from this, it is an important feature “Orange Forest” It is that it can have a new offer in the form of our social videos. “The Orange Forest” is a new movie; That is, the way he deals with social issues and the way he tells stories are different.