Ramin Nasernasir, referring to his new experience in the series 'Defensive Wall', said: "This series is a different experience for me on television that addresses an important period in contemporary Iranian history." He emphasized that the appeal of this work relates to the era of the nationalization of the oil industry; a period that has significant importance not only in Iran's history but also in regional developments.
History and Story Intertwined
Nasernasir stated: "The narrative crime of this series does not mean that it will be a direct historical account, but its temporal context goes back to the nationalization movement of the oil industry. This movement was able to inspire similar movements in countries like Egypt to counter the influence of foreign powers."
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This actor explained his role in the series: "I play the head of the British oil organization in Iran; a character that is at the heart of the political and social atmosphere of that time." He added that this role has brought specific challenges for him, and he has tried to pay attention to the details of this character.
Collaboration with the Production Team
Regarding his collaboration with the series' team, Nasernasir said: "I previously collaborated with Ahmad Kavari on the project 'Guest Killing' and there we reached a common language in terms of perspective and working style. Therefore, in 'Defensive Wall', I had a good understanding of his taste and working environment, and a very good collaboration was formed."
He also discussed 'Defensive Wall's' efforts to create a balance between history and entertainment, adding: "This series is not a dry and purely historical work, and considering that its narrative is a story, efforts have been made to include sweet and engaging moments alongside the serious atmosphere so that the audience can follow the story without feeling burdened."
Balance Between Appeal and Depth
Nasernasir concluded: "I believe we must reach a point of balance; not that the work is merely historical and dry, nor that it moves towards emptiness and aimlessness to attract the audience. The important thing is that the story can be both appealing and have something to say." This perspective reflects the artists' efforts to present stories that are both profound and entertaining.
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