A new TV series, inspired by the stories of Molla-Nasreddin, is to be produced in Iran. The series, to be directed by Dariush Farhang and produced by Sima Film, will have thirteen 50-minute episodes.

Nasreddin is a a legendary satirical sufi figure. As a populist philosopher, he is known for illogical yet logical, rational yet irrational, bizarre yet normal, foolish yet sharp, and simple yet profound actions. He is known in the Near-and the Middle-East and also in Central Asia by different names. He is claimed to be a real person having lived seven centuries ago in Turkey. 1996-1997 was declared International Nasreddin Year by UNESCO.

Nasreddin jokes form one popular category in Persian jokes collections and websites.

Source: Fars News