Unearthing a Golden Age: The Cineaste's Quest to Document a National Film History

A graduate of cinema studies from the City University of New York with a Ph.D. from Columbia University, Maghsoudlou’s academic background informs his rigorous approach to filmmaking and writing, positioning him as a leading authority in the field. He is often praised for being a "one-man encyclopedia" of Iranian cinema due to his tireless efforts in chronicling the country's cinematic heritage, much of which was in danger of being forgotten or marginalized.