Colors – Milad & Mehdi Pahlavani

Milad & Mehdi Pahlavani

Iran 2024

We have always wondered since childhood what taste colors have, what scent they carry, and if colors have specific sounds and shapes. The project ‘Colors’ is a personal exploration and inner reflection of our experiences with colors expressed through dance and music.

Directors Biography – Milad Pahlavani, Mehdi Pahlavani

Milad and Mehdi Pahlavani, known as the Pahlavani brothers, are directors based in Iran.
They began their artistic career initially with dancing and went on to enter the world of filmmaking by photographing and making films of dancers.
By making music videos and short narrative films of the new wave of Iranian artists, they try to show the underground and underrated arts scene in Iran.

Directors Statement

We, Milad and Mehdi, operating under the stage name ‘Pahlavani Brothers’ and based in Iran, embarked on an experimental journey in directing. Our initial foray involved creating short videos featuring Iranian dancers, driven by our passion to showcase Iran’s burgeoning artistic landscape, particularly in the realms of dance and music.
Our deep connection to these artistic spaces originates from our own experiences as active participants in Iran’s evolving dance and music communities for many years.
Our project, titled ‘Colors,’ is a testament to our vision. Through dance and music, we aim to express the rich tapestry of emotions and experiences that colors evoke. Our goal is to create an immersive sensory experience that resonates with audiences on a profound level, transcending cultural boundaries and fostering a deeper appreciation for the universal language of art.