The Voice of Dust and Ash is a feature-length documentary by first time Iranian-American director Mandana Biscotti, about Maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian. The film gives a first hand chronological account of Shajarian's life, through the animated prism of the unofficial national anthem for Iranian freedom, "Morq-e Sahar". [1]
The film was nominated for two Hollywood Music and Media Awards in the category of Best Music Documentary [2] and Best Song. On 17 December 2022, it was announced that the song "Dust and Ash" was shortlisted for the Academy Awards. [3]