Moussa Ghasabi, a 13-year-old actor, portrays Mahdi Tahanian, the youngest war prisoner of Iran, in the series 'The Little Soldier of Imam', directed by Ali Ghafari and produced by Saeed Saadi. This television series tells the story of Mahdi Tahanian's bravery and resistance during the war and captivity, focusing on his refusal to be interviewed by a hijab-less Indian journalist.
The Story of Mahdi Tahanian and His Captivity
Mahdi Tahanian, a 13-year-old freed prisoner and war veteran from Ardestan, was a focal point of attention for the Ba'athists as the youngest war prisoner during the war. There are many stories about him and his brave actions in the camps. One of the turning points of his captivity was his refusal to be interviewed by Nasira Sharma, an Indian journalist, which was recognized at the time as a symbolic act.
Careful Casting and Production Process
Saeed Saadi, the producer of this series, says about the selection of Moussa Ghasabi as the actor for Mahdi's role: "This choice was made with great care and precision to accurately portray the emotions and inner feelings of the character." Moussa Ghasabi has managed to effectively embody this role and display the deep emotions of Mahdi Tahanian.
The series 'The Little Soldier of Imam' is filmed in the Sacred Defense Town, with the sections related to the Iranian prisoners' camp shot at this location. Dariush Kardan and Mohsen Ghasabian are also among the actors in this television series, each narrating the story through their roles.
This series serves as a reminder of the courage and resistance of the country's youth against enemies and can be inspiring for the new generation. 'The Little Soldier of Imam' aims to showcase various aspects of the war and its impact on Iranian youth and is currently in the production stages.
