Right from the outset, Ghaffari embarked on the mission of nurturing film culture within the practical limitations of the time. During the British film season, he showcased films by renowned British filmmakers such as Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Carol Reed, and also some British documentary films. The program’s objective was to acquaint audiences with the diverse genres and styles prevalent in British cinema. A parallel endeavor was undertaken with a French film season. The bulletin for this event explicitly conveyed Ghaffārī’s aspiration to foster artistic perspectives amongst general audiences.
The initial phase of The National Film Center concluded in July 1951 when Ghaffari returned to Paris where he worked as an assistant to Henri Langlois. The closure of the first Iranian film club was brought about by Mr. Ghaffari ’s relocation to Paris. When the club first opened, genuine cinema enthusiasts were a scarce few, but the landscape has since changed.
