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KhabarOnline: “Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland” to Air on Documentary Channel

The documentary “Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland,” produced and directed by Fathollah Amiri, will air on Documentary Channel on Friday, May 7th at 10 PM and Saturday, May 8th at 9 AM. According to Khabar Online News Agency, “Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland” explores the mysterious lives of reptiles in western Iran, particularly in Ilam province, highlighting their unique behaviors. One of the most astonishing scenes, the hunting of the Spider-tailed Viper—one of the most remarkable moments in Iranian wildlife—was captured for […]

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Japan Prize: Insightful Review of “Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland” by Erina Tanaka

On October 20, 2015, Erina Tanaka, a student reporter, shared her insights on the Iranian documentary “Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland.” The documentary meticulously portrays the natural beauty of Iran, with a particular focus on snakes. It captures the raw and vivid details of their lives, including moments such as shedding skin, burrowing into the sand, and hunting prey. Tanaka described the realism of these scenes as truly extraordinary and beyond words. The documentary’s central figure is the “Spider-tailed Viper,” a […]

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IRNA: Filming of the Documentary on Ilam’s Reptiles Concludes

On Thursday, Fathollah Amiri announced in an exclusive interview with IRNA that the documentary Life in Cold Veins (Reptiles of Ilam) focuses on the lives and challenges faced by 20 different species of reptiles inhabiting the Ilam province. Some of these species have been introduced and filmed for the first time ever. Amiri added that Life in Cold Veins will be screened for the first time at the 32nd Fajr International Film Festival in the documentary cinema section. The Ilam-based […]

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