Interview with AmirMohammad Zand director of 1052 short film

What was your motivation for making the film?

The motivation behind making this film is to portray part of human loneliness in this century.

How did the idea of the film come to you?

The idea of the film started from a basic idea about suicide, which is the problem of today's human societies, and it was gradually completed.

What is your main goal of filmmaking in Iran?

Basically, the goal of every filmmaker is to express her thoughts in the medium of cinema.

How concerned is the subject of the movie and why did you choose this one?

The subject of the film is artificial intelligence and human loneliness, media bombardment and lack of love between families are the concerns of today's mankind.

How did you come to these cast and crew and what are your criteria for selection?

For the casting, I was particularly obsessed about choosing the crew, from the cameraman, in terms of lighting and color, and the choice of actors, I thought everyone should be in their special place.

What were the Problems with the film production?

Basically, filmmaking in Iran is accompanied by many problems, from production costs to necessary permits

Tell us about the positive points and good memories in making, producing, writing the script, finding the crew or any other subject that can inspire the filmmakers?

Among the positive points of making this film, I can mention finding educated and young actors and members who are very talented and motivated.

Tell us about the film funding and the challenges?

Funding for the film was done personally, and of course, the cooperation of all the crew.

What are your expectations of your movie?

This film is the concern of mankind today in the whole world, I hope it will be seen in terms of the subject which is artificial intelligence and the social media that do not leave us a single moment, and there are many wars in every corner of the world and the loneliness of mankind.

Anything else you want to talk about?

In a time like today, the only thing that can save our lives is (love).