Rouhollah Zamzameh

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Rouhollah Zamzameh
Born1979 (age 4647)
Tehran, Iran
Alma mater Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (BA)
Years active1998–present

Rouhollah Zamzameh, known also as (Rola) is a social and cultural writer.He is an Iranian senior journalist at the European Parliament and the European Commission. [1] and human rights activist. He began his media career in Iran in 1998 and, after migrating to Europe in 2020, continued in journalism, writing, and research in social and cultural fields.

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Early life

Zamzameh was born in Tehran, where he pursued his education and began his early professional activities in journalism and cultural analysis. In Iran, he became known as a critic of music and cinema and published articles in these fields.

Career

He is a senior journalist and analyst in the fields of music and cinema. He was a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). He is a member of EnGaje Ensemble and Groupe d’Aide aux Journalistes Exilés. [2]

He is a member of the AoIJ Association of Iranian Journalists (With the inauguration of the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the association faced systematic harassment, which culminated in its closure in August 2009.) [3] [4]

He collaborated with Iranian publications, including Cinema and Mehr weeklies. [2] [5]

He worked on Tanz o Caricature and Sor’at (as translation editor); Aroos, Ghalam-e Yaran monthlies; and the newspapers Doran, Iran, Sazandegi , and Arman Melli

Diplomacy

Following his migration to Belgium, Zamzameh was active in the field of international affairs and diplomacy, with contributions at the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the European Council. [6]

Interviews and research

He conducted analytical interviews with Iranian and international political, social, and artistic figures, including: Nasrin Sotoudeh, [7] [8] [9] Reza Deghati, and Professor Nazila Ghanea, [5] [6] Fariba Balouch, Manijeh Hekmat, Marilena Nardi (professor of the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice), [10] [11] and Professor Katherine Krizek. [12]

Films and documentaries

Migration

In the late 2020s, Zamzameh migrated to Belgium. He continued his journalistic, cultural, and research work, contributing to media outlets such as: Brussels Morning. [9]

References

  1. "Cinema Trottoir 2022".
  2. 1 2 "En-GAJE – Rouhollah Zamzameh". www.engaje.be.
  3. "Press federation slams Iran's "campaign of intimidation"".
  4. "Government threat to ban Association of Iranian Journalists | Reporters without borders". RSF.
  5. 1 2 Parliament, Rola Zamzameh Senior Journalist of EU Commission and (April 4, 2024). "From Shiraz to the United Nations:A Journey of International Law AdvocacyInterview with Prof. Nazila Ghanea - The Brussels Morning Newspaper". brusselsmorning.com.
  6. 1 2 "Freedom of religion and belief goes hand-in-hand with freedom of express". July 9, 2023.
  7. "The people's lawyer, the regime's prisoner". June 29, 2025.
  8. "Nasrin Sotoudeh on poetry, awards, and the refuge of words". July 6, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Parliament, Rola Zamzameh Senior Journalist of EU Commission and (July 30, 2025). "A Defiant Voice in the Regime of Silence; A Woman Who Keeps the Light in Darkness". brusselsmorning.com.
  10. "Marilena Nardi's journey through caricature". February 3, 2025.
  11. "The art of caricature: human rights and democracy". February 10, 2025.
  12. "Reclaiming historical memory : women who changed the world". Latitudes - FR. October 1, 2025.
  13. "Profession Caricaturist". March 28, 2025 via YouTube.
  14. The Story of a Symphony (documentary trilogy About Majid Entezami symphonies)
  15. "Ode to the tree". February 26, 2025 via YouTube.
  16. "مستند نت های آذر- کارگردان روح الله زمزمه " AZAR'S NOTES"". May 9, 2021 via YouTube.
  17. "Film Screening - Premiere of 'In the Palm of My Hand'".
  18. "hold on to her : Robin Vanbesien". robinvanbesien.net.