Crashlanding the Persian Mothership
An intimate portrait of Iranian born artist Parham Ghalamdar, tracing how his past and creativity continue to shape one another.
Synopsis
Crashlanding the Persian Mothership explores the life and creative world of Parham Ghalamdar, a young artist whose work spans painting, animation, and ceramics. Through his art, Parham reflects on his teenage years growing up in Iran, drawing from personal experiences shaped by social and political unrest. The film follows his wide ranging creative process, revealing how his ideas are influenced by history, philosophy, environmental concerns, and science fiction. As Parham moves between mediums, his work becomes a way of understanding both the world he came from and the one he now inhabits. Thoughtful and personal, Crashlanding the Persian Mothership offers insight into an artist using creativity to navigate identity, memory, and change.
