Marzieh Emalaki, the daughter of martyr General Hossein Emalaki, the deputy commander of the 16th Quds Division of Gilan, expressed her gratitude for Arman Darvish's performance as her father in the cinematic film "The Substitute." This film, which is currently being screened in theaters, has provided Marzieh with an opportunity to once again experience the longing for her father's years of absence.
Emotional message from the martyr's daughter
Marzieh Emalaki wrote an emotional message to Arman Darvish: "Dear Mr. Arman Darvish, I don't know how to thank you... You didn't just play the role of my martyr father; for a moment, you revived the longing for his years of absence in my heart." This message reflects the depth of her feelings and longings due to the loss of her father.
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She continued: "Seeing your face and performance in the role of my father shook my heart. It felt like I saw him again, heard his voice again, and for a brief moment, I felt the presence of a father I have lived with only through memories for years." These words demonstrate the profound impact of Arman Darvish's performance on her soul and psyche.
The impact of cinema on recalling memories
Marzieh Emalaki expressed her feelings in detail and referred to the impact of Darvish's performance on her life: "Maybe you just played a role, but for me, that role was a piece of life and the entirety of my childhood world. Thank you for portraying my martyr father with all your feelings and respect, and for allowing his memory to come alive again."
This expression of feelings clearly illustrates the deep relationship between cinema and the recollection of memories. The film "The Substitute," directed by Mehdi Shamhadi and produced by Rouhollah Sohrabi, is a product of the Fath Narrative Foundation and was produced in the Sacred Defense Cinema Association, and is currently being screened alongside the Sacred Defense Week in theaters.
In the conclusion of her letter, she wrote: "If tears welled up in my eyes, if my heart ached, if my heart was squeezed, it was because of your beautiful performance; because for me, that character was not just a role... he was my father." This sentence beautifully illustrates how art can influence people's lives and keep the memory of loved ones alive.
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