Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings KINGORAMA 2013-04-06 | ON SALE NOW!To order the book, visit http://theepicofthepersiankings.com/order.htmlBased on the epic poem by Ferdowsi, Illustrations and Design by Hamid Rahmanian, Translation and Adaptation by Ahmad Sadri, Foreword by Shelia CanbyShahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings [The Quantuck Lane Press, dist. by W. W. Norton & Company, hardcover with slipcase, 592 pages, 500+ four-color illustrations, $75.00, ISBN 978-1-59372-051-3], is a new illustrated edition of the classic work written over one thousand years ago by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, one of Persia's greatest poets. This new prose translation of the national epic is illuminated with over 500 pages of illustrations.Originally written to help protect the millennium-old mythological and epic traditions of Iran amid many turbulent cultural storms, Shahnameh is part myth, part history, beginning with the legend of the birth of the nation and following its tumultuous history through the generations. It contains superhuman heroes, magical birds, heart-wrenching love stories, and centuries-long battles. Over the years, Persianate people have lovingly copied and illustrated the Shahnameh, though the illustrated edition that is widely accepted as the last great masterpiece was commissioned in 1563. Now, four-and-a-half centuries later, we aim to continue this long tradition with the creation of this exquisite edition of Shahnameh for a new generation of readers.The lush and intricate illustrations in this edition have been created by award-winning graphic artist and filmmaker Hamid Rahmanian, incorporating elements from traditional Persian imagery from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries while the new translation and adaptation by Ahmad Sadri, retells the mythological and epic stories of the original poem in prose format. This Shahnameh is an extraordinary literary and artistic accomplishment.
Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic KINGORAMA 2024-08-12 | RECIPIENT OF THE 2019 UNIMA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LIVE PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN“Fantastic! Spectacular cinematic wizardry.” Francis Ford Coppola“Astonishing and Magical!” Le Figaro”A masterpiece” NYC Theater Review "A feast for the senses." Puppeteering Int’l. MagazineNYT Critics Pick “The best things to do with your kids in New York.” - New York TimesA Cinematic shadow play for all ages. Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic is a visually breathtaking cinematic shadow play for all ages, created and directed by Hamid Rahmanian, a 2014 Guggenheim fellowship-winning filmmaker/visual artist. The play unfolds an action-packed magical tale of star-crossed lovers from the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnameh (‘The Book of Kings’), – Zaul and Rudabeh, who triumph at the end against all odds. Rahmanian's graphics, derived from the visual tradition of the region, are rendered as puppets, costumes, masks, scenography and digital animation, all of which come to life in a “live animation” shadow casting technique perfected by shadow master Larry Reed on a cinema-size screen. The play features an original score by the acclaimed musical team, Loga Ramin Torkian & Azam Ali. Feathers of Fire had its world premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2016 and went on to tour around the world in 23 US cities and 6 countries to an audience of over one hundred
Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic KINGORAMA 2024-08-12 | RECIPIENT OF THE 2019 UNIMA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LIVE PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN“Fantastic! Spectacular cinematic wizardry.” Francis Ford Coppola“Astonishing and Magical!” Le Figaro”A masterpiece” NYC Theater Review "A feast for the senses." Puppeteering Int’l. MagazineNYT Critics Pick “The best things to do with your kids in New York.” - New York TimesA Cinematic shadow play for all ages. Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic is a visually breathtaking cinematic shadow play for all ages, created and directed by Hamid Rahmanian, a 2014 Guggenheim fellowship-winning filmmaker/visual artist. The play unfolds an action-packed magical tale of star-crossed lovers from the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnameh (‘The Book of Kings’), – Zaul and Rudabeh, who triumph at the end against all odds. Rahmanian's graphics, derived from the visual tradition of the region, are rendered as puppets, costumes, masks, scenography and digital animation, all of which come to life in a “live animation” shadow casting technique perfected by shadow master Larry Reed on a cinema-size screen. The play features an original score by the acclaimed musical team, Loga Ramin Torkian & Azam Ali. Feathers of Fire had its world premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2016 and went on to tour around the world in 23 US cities and 6 countries to an audience of over one hundred
Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King hand crafted Pop up book KINGORAMA 2024-08-12 | Winner of the 2018 Meggendorfer Prize for the Best PopUp Book!***Our award-winning pop up book Zahhak: The Legendary of the Serpent King is available for $74.99! Free Shipping. US orders only.******KINGORAMA.com******This hand crafted Beauty is a limited run of only 3000 copies. And only 200 limited edition,***** Thank you to the generous support of the WORLD WITHIN ORGANIZATION for making this happen.*****What the critics are saying:”Simply breathtaking” – Le Monde”Magnificent” – La Croix”A fairytale dream for children and a source of wonder for the whole family.” – Le Monde Sera Beau”The book demands respect.” – New York Journal of Books”Highly recommend” – Previews World"This is one of the best pop-up book I've seen in a long time" – Robert Sabuda
Opening up the Zahhak pop up book KINGORAMA 2024-05-05 | DO get your copy please go to:kingorama.com/shahnameh-zahhak-the-legend-of-the-serpent-kingWhat the critics are saying:”Simply breathtaking” – Le Monde"pure magic.” Libération”Magnificent, amazing, surprising, even hair-raising pop-up!”” – La Croix”A fairytale dream for children and a source of wonder for the whole family.” – L’Humanité“A little marvel”_Le blog des livres animés”This book demands respect.” – New York Journal of Books“An incredible animated book, which is an architectural tour de force” – Télérama”Highly recommend” – Previews World"This is one of the best pop-up book I've seen in a long time" – Robert Sabuda
Bill Pullman, talks about Song of The North performance KINGORAMA 2024-04-11 | The talented and lovable actor Bill Pullman, talks about Song of The North performance after the show at the Ferud Play house at UCLA.to see nor on Song of The North click to subscribe and see more.
Song of North- the most complex shadow theater ever made. KINGORAMA 2024-03-22 | UP COMING SHOW:April 5-7 - The Freud Playhouse,UCLA, Los Angeles CA - April 19 & 20 - OZ Arts Nashville, Nashville, TN - Tickets from KINGORAMA.comNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
گفتگوی حمید رحمانیان با شبکه ایران انترنشنال در مورد نمایش سایه بازی آوای شمال (SONG OF THE NORTH) KINGORAMA 2024-03-04 | For more information please visit: KINGORAMA.comMarch 8-10 - Nowruzgan, Toronto April 5-7 - The Freud Playhouse,UCLA, Los Angeles CA April 19 & 20 - OZ Arts Nashville, Nashville, TN uly 24-28 Puppet festival, Cleveland, OHDecember 3-10 - Musée du quai Branly, Paris France March 3-23-2025 - New York
Song of North back stage with Hamid Rahmanian KINGORAMA 2023-09-27 | For Tickets:October 20-22- Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA October 27 - Meany Center, Seattle WA January 19 & 20 - Chicago International Puppetry Festival, Chicago, ILJanuary 27 - George Mason, Fairfax, VAJanuary 30 - Weiss Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA TICKETSFebruary 2 - Modlin Center, Richmond, VA February 17 - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh, PAApril 5-7 - The Freud Playhouse,UCLA, Los Angeles CAApril 19 & 20 - OZ Arts Nashville, Nashville, TNNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (83 minutes)Previous Engagements:**World Premiere February 9-13, 2022 Musée du quai Branly, Paris France **US Premiere March 5-12, 2022, Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYCApril 14-17, 2022, Festival Iberoamericano, Bogata, ColombiaJan 13-14, 2023 - AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas TX.March 24-26, 2023 Symphony Space, New York CitySeptember 21 - University of Connecticut, CT
چندشنبه با سینا | فصل پنجم | قسمت 2 |گفتگو با حضور حمید رحمانیان | فعال فرهنگی KINGORAMA 2023-09-26 | Sep 22, 2023 #mbcpersia #chandshanbeh #چندشنبه#mbcpersia #chandshanbeh#چندشنبه#shahnameh #hamidinperson
Zahhak pop up book sample received by the designer! KINGORAMA 2023-08-08 | In this video clip, the creator Hamid Rahmanian goes through pages of his pop-up book to make sure all the pages are well put together before confirming for the final mass production. Make sure to share this clip with your friends and family.
ZAHHAK pop up book- WINNER OF THE 2018 MEGGENDORFER PRIZE FOR THE BEST POPUP BOOK! KINGORAMA 2023-06-14 | To know more please go to: Kingorama.comSimply breathtaking” – Le Monde”Magnificent, amazing, surprising, even hair-raising pop-up!”” – La Croix”A fairytale dream for children and a source of wonder for the whole family.” – L’Humanité“A little marvel”_Le blog des livres animés”This book demands respect.” – New York Journal of Books“An incredible animated book, which is an architectural tour de force” – Télérama”Highly recommend” – Previews World"This is one of the best pop-up book I've seen in a long time" – Robert Sabuda
Zahhak pop up book- An story from the Shahnameh KINGORAMA 2023-06-14 | To get your copy please go to: www.KINGORAMA.comWINNER OF THE 2018 MEGGENDORFER PRIZE FOR THE BEST POPUP BOOK!Riding on the success of Hamid Rahmanian's best-selling book, Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Books, we have partnered with paper engineer extraordinaire, Simon Arizpe to create a magical and dynamic new pop up book, based on the art and stories of our Epic Shahnameh. We have created the very first pop up book based on a traditional Iranian story to delight the imaginations of readers all over the world from ages 2 to 102. Art and Design: Hamid Rahmanian | Paper Engineer: Simon ArizpeText: Melissa Hibbard, Ahmad SadriProduced and Published by Hamid Rahmanian at Fictionville Studio
Zahhak-Pop up book-IRAN INTERNATIONAL KINGORAMA 2023-06-02 | To get you own copy of Zahhak pop up book, please go to: Kingorama.comThis extraordinary pop-up book is a testament to the limitless possibilities of imagination and the power of storytelling. It appeals to readers of all ages, whether you're a curious child discovering the joy of books or an adult seeking a magical escape from the mundane. The Zahhak Pop-Up Book ignites a sense of wonder, sparking your imagination and reminding you of the transformative magic that lies within the pages of a book.
گفتگوی حمید رحمانیان با شبکه من و تو بمناسبت روز بزرگداشت فردوسی KINGORAMA 2023-05-18 | گفتگوی حمید رحمانیان با شبکه من و تو در۲۵ اردیبهشت۱۴۰۲ بمناسبت روز بزرگداشت فردوسی برای اطلاع بیشتر سری بزنید به Kingorama.com#Shahnameh #hamidinperson #Ferdowsi #popup-book
Song of the North - Testimonial at Symphony Space New York - March 25th KINGORAMA 2023-03-26 | برداشت تماشاگران سایه بازی بیژن و منیژه در نیوریورک مارس ۲۰۲۵
A short clip from Song of the North-2 KINGORAMA 2023-03-23 | come see this unique production at the Symphony Spacebit.ly/3mP2XroNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
A short clip from Song of the North KINGORAMA 2023-03-21 | come see this unique production at the Symphony Spacebit.ly/3mP2XroNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
Song of North- Back stage with Hamid Rahmanian KINGORAMA 2023-03-14 | For our upcoming New York performances, March 24th-26th, visit: bit.ly/3mP2XroNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USA
A peek into the backstage of Song of the North, A mesmerizing cinematic shadowplay KINGORAMA 2023-03-09 | New York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
The Seven Trials of Rostam KINGORAMA 2023-02-08 | “A VIBRANT pop-up book” - New York Times"The most INCREDIBLE of all beautiful comic books." - RADIO FRANCE“A visual EMHANTMANT” - Télérama“A JEWEL among books" - OUEST FRANCE"Remarkable...BREATHTAKING animated book" Le Figaro"As if a jinn were working behind each page"-Le MondeArt and Design: Hamid Rahmanian | Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe | Text: Melissa HibbardProduced by Hamid Rahmanian at Fictionville StudioRiding on the success of our award-winning pop up book, Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent Kings, we have created a brand new pop up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. This is a limited run printing of only 4500 English language books. STORYWhen the mythical Persian king of Iran, King Kay Kavous, foolishly invades the lands of Mazandaran, a beautiful and enchanted kingdom guarded by powerful demons, the king soon finds himself and his army defeated and imprisoned by the terrifying White Demon. In all of Iran, only one young man is fit for the task of rescuing the king. Rostam, along with is devoted horse Rakhsh, sets off on a long and perilous journey – seven heroic trials – battling wild animals, demons, witches and more, all in an effort to save the king and Iran. Through these adventures, Rostam would come to be known as the greatest hero the world has ever known.
گفتگوی حمید رحمانیان با بی بی سی در مورد کتاب بازشوی هفتخوان رستم KINGORAMA 2023-02-03 | برای تهیه این کتاب و کتابها دیگر در امریکا میتوانید به این سایت سری بزنید bit.ly/3wVVUyK
ABC interview with Hamid Rahmanian January 13, 2023 about Song of The North KINGORAMA 2023-01-13 | Song of the North, a cinematic shadow theaterHamid Rahmanian on ABC Good Morning Texas live TV show presents this massive shadow puppet show. More info on KINGORAMA.com
Song of North - a cinematic shadow theater -Trailer KINGORAMA 2023-01-04 | Upcoming performance:For ticket please go to KINGORAMA.comOctober 20-22- Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA October 27 - Meany Center, Seattle WA - January 19 & 20 - Chicago International Puppetry Festival, Chicago, ILJanuary 27 - George Mason, Fairfax, VA - TICKETSJanuary 30 - Weiss Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA February 2 - Modlin Center, Richmond, VA - February 17 - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh, PAApril 5-7 - The Freud Playhouse,UCLA, Los Angeles CAApril 19 & 20 - OZ Arts Nashville, Nashville, TNPast performance**World Premiere February 9-13, 2022 Musée du quai Branly, Paris France **US Premiere March 5-12, 2022, Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYCApril 14-17, 2022, Festival Iberoamericano, Bogata, ColombiaJan 13-14, 2023 - AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas TX.March 24-26, 2023 Symphony Space, Manhattan, New YorkSeptember 21 - University of Connecticut, CTNew York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
Song of North introduction-The most elaborated shadow theater ever created KINGORAMA 2023-01-04 | New York Times Critic’s Pick”Breathtaking fireworks of creativity” - Le Monde”The Persian soul and culture vibrate in this original and poetic show.” - Toute La Culture”Out of the ordinary!” - Les EchosIt is one of the slickest large shadow shows ever made,The story, the delivery, it's all 10 / 10. -UNIMA -USASong of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)
The Seven Trials of Rostam, POP UP BOOK- KINGORAMA 2022-11-04 | “A VIBRANT pop-up book” - New York Times8 stunning pages, 12 intricate mechanics, and enclosed in a beautiful slipcase. All Handmade. Bilingual, Persian and English. To buy this book go to: kingorama.com/rostam-pop-up-book Art and Design: Hamid Rahmanian | Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe | Text: Melissa HibbardProduced by Hamid Rahmanian at Fictionville StudioRiding on the success of our award-winning pop up book, Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent Kings, we have created a brand new pop up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. STORYWhen the mythical Persian king of Iran, King Kay Kavous, foolishly invades the lands of Mazandaran, a beautiful and enchanted kingdom guarded by powerful demons, the king soon finds himself and his army defeated and imprisoned by the terrifying White Demon. In all of Iran, only one young man is fit for the task of rescuing the king. Rostam, along with is devoted horse Rakhsh, sets off on a long and perilous journey – seven heroic trials – battling wild animals, demons, witches and more, all in an effort to save the king and Iran. Through these adventures, Rostam would come to be known as the greatest hero the world has ever known.
ROSTAM POP UP BOOK INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO KINGORAMA 2022-11-04 | Rostam pop up book instructional video,Watch this video before opening the book.more info at www.kingorama.com
Pop up book Assembly of KINGORAMA 2022-10-28 | To buy this book please go to:kingorama.com/rostam-pop-up-bookIn this video, you see the assembly line of the pop up book in Laos. Each book is individually pieced together. This book is produced by Hamid Rahmaian and published and distributed by Fictionville Studio. ( All these workers are paid according to the Laos labor law for foreign production. They were all happy and well paid:)Art and Design: Hamid Rahmanian | Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe | Text: Melissa HibbardRiding on the success of our award-winning pop up book, Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent Kings, we have created a brand new pop up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. This is a limited run printing of only 4500 English language books.
ROSTAM POP UP BOOK- Assembly line KINGORAMA 2022-09-27 | to buy book please go to:kingorama.com/rostam-pop-up-bookRiding on the success of our award-winning pop up book, Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent Kings, we have created a brand new pop up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. This is a limited run printing of only 4500 English language books. STORYWhen the mythical Persian king of Iran, King Kay Kavous, foolishly invades the lands of Mazandaran, a beautiful and enchanted kingdom guarded by powerful demons, the king soon finds himself and his army defeated and imprisoned by the terrifying White Demon. In all of Iran, only one young man is fit for the task of rescuing the king. Rostam, along with is devoted horse Rakhsh, sets off on a long and perilous journey – seven heroic trials – battling wild animals, demons, witches and more, all in an effort to save the king and Iran. Through these adventures, Rostam would come to be known as the greatest hero the world has ever known. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This new project could not have been realized without the generous support of the following individuals and families:Mohsen Agha, Hossein and Guitty Ejtamai Foundation, Farzaneh Family Foundation, Hamid and Fereshteh Shafipour, Rostam Zafari, and Haleh Emrani.The Printing Fund for Kingorama has been generously created by Farnaz Azmoodeh, Niloufar Kamalvand, and Leyla Kashani.
ROSTAM POP UP BOOK KINGORAMA 2022-09-27 | To Buy the book please go to:kingorama.com/rostam-pop-up-bookRiding on the success of our award-winning pop up book, Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent Kings, we have created a brand new pop up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. This is a limited run printing of only 4500 English language books. STORYWhen the mythical Persian king of Iran, King Kay Kavous, foolishly invades the lands of Mazandaran, a beautiful and enchanted kingdom guarded by powerful demons, the king soon finds himself and his army defeated and imprisoned by the terrifying White Demon. In all of Iran, only one young man is fit for the task of rescuing the king. Rostam, along with is devoted horse Rakhsh, sets off on a long and perilous journey – seven heroic trials – battling wild animals, demons, witches and more, all in an effort to save the king and Iran. Through these adventures, Rostam would come to be known as the greatest hero the world has ever known. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This new project could not have been realized without the generous support of the following individuals and families:Mohsen Agha, Hossein and Guitty Ejtamai Foundation, Farzaneh Family Foundation, Hamid and Fereshteh Shafipour, Rostam Zafari, and Haleh Emrani.The Printing Fund for Kingorama has been generously created by Farnaz Azmoodeh, Niloufar Kamalvand, and Leyla Kashani.
Song of North Promo for BAM KINGORAMA 2022-03-01 | Song of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament of her own making and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of nine actors and puppeteers, all of which come together to create a spectacular experience that advances the themes of unity, collaboration, and experimentation through performance and story. Song of the North, adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling through a contemporary multimedia experience of this classic Persian tale. (80 minutes)**World Premiere February 9-13, 2022 Musée du quai Branly, Paris France **USA Premiere March 5-12, 2022 at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Harvey TheaterFor more information please visit: www.kingorama.com
Song of the North- A shadow play based on the love story of Bijan and Manijeh from the Shahnameh KINGORAMA 2022-02-05 | An exclusive behind the scenes look at our rehearsal process for Song of the North. See 500 puppets in action in a fantastic tale of love and adventure. visite KINGORAMA.com for more information
ZAHHAK-The legend of The Serpent King- POP UP BOOK-Shorter promo KINGORAMA 2021-04-07 | To Learn more about the Shahnameh project please visit: www.KINGORAMA.com#kingorama#hamidinperson
ZAHHAK PROMO IN PERSIAN این کلیپ به زبان فارسی می باشد. KINGORAMA 2021-04-07 | To learn about the Shahnameh Project please visit: WWW.KINGORAMA.COM#kingorama#Hamidinperson
ZAHHAK-The legend of The Serpent King- POP UP BOOK KINGORAMA 2021-04-07 | To lean more about the Shahnameh Project please please visit, www.KINGORAMA.com
Four years in one minute! SHAHNAMEH: The Epic of the Persian Kings KINGORAMA 2021-02-22 | One of the most beautiful books I've ever been given. -- Neil Gaiman---------Save up to 60% off the list price.--------- For a limited time, we are offering our regular edition Shahnameh book at a special reduced prices. To find out more please go to bit.ly/2ZAVcq0A gorgeous new translation of the Persian epic. — NPR, All Things ConsideredAn Iranian epic for the masses — CNN InternationalA Persian Masterpiece, Still Relevant Today. — The Wall Street JournalSimply breathtaking. — Huffington PostBrings new, vivid life to the epic tales of the ancient Persian kings. — The Atlantic
SHAHNAMEH: The Epic of the Persian Kings KINGORAMA 2021-02-22 | One of the most beautiful books I've ever been given. -- Neil Gaiman---------Save up to 60% off the list price.--------- For a limited time, we are offering our regular edition Shahnameh book at a special reduced prices. To find out more please go to bit.ly/2ZAVcq0A gorgeous new translation of the Persian epic. — NPR, All Things ConsideredAn Iranian epic for the masses — CNN InternationalA Persian Masterpiece, Still Relevant Today. — The Wall Street JournalSimply breathtaking. — Huffington PostBrings new, vivid life to the epic tales of the ancient Persian kings. — The Atlantic
Fantasia in d minor by Mozart, performed by Sophie Rahmanian, age 8 KINGORAMA 2021-01-31 | Mannes Prep RecitalJanuary 30, 2021
Mannes Prep Recital, Dec 19, 2020, performed by Sophie Rahmanian, age 8 KINGORAMA 2020-12-19 | Minuet in G Minor by BachSomething's got into the Hippo's Nose by Koh-ichi Hattori
Avatar The Last Airbender Piano Medley, performed by Sophie Rahmanian, age 8 KINGORAMA 2020-10-24 | by Jeremy ZuckermanMannes Prep Recital 10/24/2020
ZAHHAK POP UP BOOK PROMO IN PERSIAN KINGORAMA 2020-05-21 | ین نسخه ای تبلیغاتی که من درست کردم را در ایران عزیزی لطف کردند با همت خودشون برای من دوبله کردند و فرستادند. جالب اینجاست که بعضی از گفتار ها مستقیما از شاهنامه بر گرفته شده و حس خوبی را در شنونده ایجاد میکند. واقعا زبان فارسی .شیرین و زیباست. با تشکر از محمد جهان پناه و علی ضمیری برای گفتار و زحمتی که در این بابت کشیدند.To learn about the Shahnameh projects please visit,www. KINGORAMA.COMTo buy the book go to amzn.to/3cLBbSC
Viennese Rondo by William Gillock, performed by Sophie Rahmanian, 7 years old. KINGORAMA 2020-03-19 | ...
Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin performed by Sophie Rahmanian, 7 years old KINGORAMA 2019-06-16 | This was my surprise performance by my daughter on Father's day.
TEEN KIDS NEWS on Feathers Of Fire performance at Kaye Playhouse NYC KINGORAMA 2019-02-01 | Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic is a visually breathtaking cinematic shadow play for all ages, created and directed by Hamid Rahmanian, a 2014 Guggenheim fellowship-winning filmmaker/visual artist. The play unfolds an action-packed magical tale of star-crossed lovers from the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnameh (‘The Book of Kings’), – Zaul and Rudabeh, who triumph at the end against all odds. Rahmanian's graphics, derived from the visual tradition of the region, will be rendered as puppets, costumes, masks, scenography and digital animation, all of which will come to life in a “live animation” shadow casting technique perfected by shadow master Larry Reed on a cinema-size screen. The play also features an original score by the acclaimed musical team, Loga Ramin Torkian & Azam Ali. Feathers of Fire had its world premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2016. Running time: 80 minutes, in English.
ZAHHAK: The Legend of The Serpent King_ March 2017 at National Sawdust Brooklyn NYC KINGORAMA 2019-01-30 | Design and directed by Hamid Rahmanian #hamidinpersonPerformed by Hamid Rahmanian, Jon Riddleberger and Ian SweetmanStoryteller: Leila GhaznaviMusicians: Yahya Alkhansa ,Hedayat Shafae, produced by Fictionville StudioBIG thanks for Mona Keyhan @Persian Art Festival for producing the event @National Sawdust in #Brooklyn #New YorkFor more information visit:www.fictionvillestudio.comFor the pop up book edition of the story please visit www.kingorama.comAs the story goes, the foreign Prince Zahhak is swayed by the devil to murder his crowned father and usurp the thrown. Soon after, the crowned Zahhak is duped again by the devil whose seemingly respectful kisses turn into monstrous snakes that grow out of the king’s shoulders. The Serpent King grows infamous through out the land for his treachery and oppression of the known world. He rules for one thousand years before a noble and valiant young Iranian man named Feraydun gains the strength and army to defeat the unjust King.
ZAHHAK- POP UP BOOK PROMO KINGORAMA 2018-10-01 | Meggendorfer Prize winner for the best pop up book 2018amzn.to/2QEwsrm”Simply breathtaking. –Le Monde | Magnificent.” –La CroixA fairytale dream for children and a source of wonder for the whole family.” – Le Monde Sera Beau”Highly recommend” – Previews World"This is one of the best pop-up book I've seen in a long time" –Robert Sabuda
ZAHHAK- POP UP BOOK PROMO 1min. KINGORAMA 2018-10-01 | Meggendorfer Prize winner for the best pop up book 2018amzn.to/2QEwsrm”Simply breathtaking. –Le Monde | Magnificent.” –La CroixA fairytale dream for children and a source of wonder for the whole family.” – Le Monde Sera Beau”Highly recommend” – Previews World"This is one of the best pop-up book I've seen in a long time" –Robert Sabuda
Feathers of Fire NYC PROMO-Sept.7-8 Kaye Playhouse KINGORAMA 2018-08-03 | A 10th century Persian tale of star-crossed lovers is the basis for a stunning production. The innovative creators behind “Feathers of Fire” lift shadow theater to a new level. 140 puppets and digitally animated backgrounds are projected onto a cinema-size screen accompanied by original live music. Reporter Nic Cha Kim goes behind the scenes to see how this gorgeous production was created.For Ticket: KINGORAMA.COMFor more information about "Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic," visit Kingorama.com
Feathers Of Fire SF promo 2017 KINGORAMA 2017-11-13 | A cinematic shadow theater by Hamid RahmanianBased on the love story of Zaul and Rudabeh from Shahnameh: The Epic Of the Persian Kings
LA, October 20-29, 2017, Wallis play house KINGORAMA 2017-08-29 | October 20-29, 2017The Wallis in Collaboration with Mark AminThe Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CATickets @ TheWallis.org/FeathersCheck out our entire 2017/18 Calendar for upcoming shows in 13 US cities. http://www.kingorama.com/events
Breaking Bread 1999 (Full Movie) KINGORAMA 2017-07-19 | Breaking Bread is a slice-of-life documentary about a Korean-American family who invited an Iranian friend to make a final meal for their dying father. This poetic journey explores the interaction of different cultures through the celebration of an ordinary man. Through an intimate weaving of food and death, this travelogue-esque documentary provides a moving look at the realities we all face.Premiered on PBS/KCETPraise for Breaking BreadA poetic, cross-cultural examination of the universal themes of family and loss, captured with unblinking clarity. –The Hollywood ReporterCenters around the themes of exile and assimilation at the turn of the millennium …which adds up to movie making of very high order in deed! – LA WeeklyA must see documentary. – KPFK, Pacifica NetworkA unique dialogue among civilizations at the dinner table. – BBC Radio
