Creative Forces Feature #4: Hossein Martin Fazeli

Meet the fourth feature in the Tyee's Creative Forces series: Hossein Martin Fazeli.

Hossein Martin Fazeli has worked as a filmmaker for 26 years, during which time he has also authored six books of poetry in Persian, his native language. He’s now at work on his seventh.

Born in Shiraz, Iran, Fazeli has lived most of his adult life in Canada. “Iran still occupies a very large space in my heart,” he said. “My relationship with Iran is layered and complex — and perhaps why three of my films focus on it. I care deeply about my roots.”

Don’t miss the full interview at: 
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/02/06/Hossein-Martin-Fazeli-Creative-Force/