Silver Carnation

Iranian performer Fereydoun Farrokhzad captured the hearts of the Iranian people through his poetry, music and variety shows. Twenty-eight years after his mysterious and brutal death, Farrokhzad remains a significant Iranian cultural icon whose popular music and television programs continue to be circulated through various media platforms. His murder—a political assassination of a celebrity activist entertainer—is a well-known and oft-cited event amongst Iranians. His huge community of fans and friends are still seeking answers.