Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of Iranian cinema as well as world cinema in the 21st century. His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts. In 2012, he was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. That same year, he also received the Legion of Honour from France.
Farhadi at the 2018 Stockholm International Film Festival
Farhadi in 2009
Farhadi, Berenice Bejo and the cast of The Past at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
Farhadi at a press conference for The Salesman (2016)
The cinema of Iran, or of Persia, refers to the film industry in Iran. In particular, Iranian art films have garnered international recognition. Iranian films are usually written and spoken in the Persian language.
Roohangiz Saminejad in Lor Girl (1933)
Shahab Hosseini is the first and only Iranian actor to win the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Reza Naji is the first Iranian actor to win the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Rouhollah Zamani is the first Iranian actor to win the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice International Film Festival.