As a young man, Taghvai pursued Persian literature at the University of Tehran, an education that profoundly influenced his cinematic sensibility. His deep engagement with language, narrative, and poetry shaped his view of cinema not merely as entertainment but as a vehicle for storytelling, introspection, and moral reflection. He was fascinated by local tales and oral traditions, collecting the voices and moods of the southern regions that would later become the foundation for his films. This combination of literary training and regional authenticity would make him one of the most distinct storytellers of his generation.
