USA Premiere

FILM SYNOPSIS: The story begins with the evidence of the first human presence in this area of Iran. The results of the excavations and the views of some of the best researchers in this field of archeology from the Paleolithic period to the beginning of the Neolithic period are recounted to gain a better understanding of the main subject of the documentary, namely new excavations in the valley treasure.

The display of archeological findings and the representation of the natural and ancient landscape of the Zagros Mountains as one of the first origins of the Neolithic Revolution in the world are in the center of attention. In the documentary "Ganj Dareh" we portray international archaeological collaborations to discover and understand the secrets and mysteries of this key event in the history of human life.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Keyvan Tabatabaie Samimi was born in 1973 in Tehran. He studied dramatic literature and cinema studies at the University of Tehran and then went to Germany to continue his studies in cinema studies. His great interest in archeology and cultural heritage of Iran caused him to specialize in making archeological documents. Ganj Darreh is his latest work in collaboration with the Center for the Development of Documentary and Experimental Cinema. He is a member of the Association of Documentary Film Directors.