Leader Issues Message of Condolence on the Demise of Dedicated Film Director

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on March 8, 2007 issued a message of condolence following the unexpected demise of the dedicated film director the late Mr. Rasoul Mollaqolipour, who had directed many films dealing with the Sacred Defense era. The text of the Leader's message is as follows: ...
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I express my condolence over the unexpected demise of the Sacred-Defense artist the late Mr. Rasoul Mollaqolipour to his bereaved family and friends and all those who are active in the field of cinema and the dedicated and principled artists.
The late Mr. Mollaqolipour was among those artists who entered the arena of art with youthful enthusiasm and sincerity and revolutionary motivations, and who spent some years of their lives making earnest efforts and gave rise to precious and lasting works. His death is a great loss to the artistic community.
I pray to Almighty Allah to bestow generous remuneration and mercy and remission on his soul.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
17.12.1385