Interview with Hashem Karimi director of "Irako" 

What was your motivation for making the film?

Creating positive changes and attracting help for an unknown geography

How did the idea of the film come to you?

On the way to the location, the initial idea was formed, because we had limited time

What is your main goal of filmmaking in Iran?

The philosophy of choosing my filmmaking career from the first day was positive changes with teamwork and a sense of usefulness

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

The issue of removing discrimination and creating a spirit of questioning and demanding in disadvantaged areas

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

The most important criterion for selection was recognizing their skills and cooperation

What were the Problems with the film production?

The death of the cinematographer and production manager's grandfather during the first trip, the lack of any facilities at the location.

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?

Sometimes, without involving yourself in general work, start the project.

Tell us about the film funding and the challenges?

While there were many challenges, the group was empathetic and they believed in the results of their work

What are your expectations of your movie?

It had an unimaginable reflection and feedback, billions of tomans of direct aid were attracted to that geography

Anything else you want to talk about?

To create a work, the most important principle is to be in the heart of the event