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Iranian film director, writer, editor, and producer

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Mohsen Makhmalbaf is an Iranian and French writer, film director, producer, and editor. Born in Tehran in 1957, he began his professional work in 1981. He is a member of the Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization and is part of the cinema of Iran. His notable works include *The Cyclist* and *Kandahar*. He has been nominated for the European Film Award for Best Non-European Film.

Makhmalbaf is married to Marzieh Meshkini and has two children, Samira Makhmalbaf and Hana Makhmalbaf. He speaks Persian, which is also his native language. His written works include *Le Jardin de cristal*, *Sultan's Salt Lake*, *Gūng-i khābdidah*, *Nūn va guldūn*, and *Zindagi rang ast*.

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Person · Open Library

Works
22

Top works

  • Le Jardin de cristal (French Edition)
  • Sultan's Salt Lake
  • Gūng-i khābdidah
  • Nūn va guldūn
  • Zindagi rang ast

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Film & TV

Directing · Tehran, Iran

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mohsen Makhmalbaf (Mohsen Mäxmälbaf, born May 29, 1957) is an Iranian film director, writer, editor, and producer. During 2007 he was the president of Asian Film Academy. Makhmalbaf's films have been widely presented in international film festivals in the past ten years. The multi-award-winning director, belongs to the new wave movement of Iranian cinema.…

Known for

  • Talking with Rivers — himself2023
  • Jiseok — Self2022
  • 1979 - The Year Of The Islamist Revolution — Self2022
  • Plankton Salesmen — Self (archive footage)2017
  • Daddy's School — Mohsen Makhmalbaf2014
  • Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island — Himself2013
  • The Gardener2012
  • Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution — Himself2006
  • Cinema Iran — Self2005
  • Joy of Madness — Himself2004

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1976-03-04
iranian pop singerspersianpersian pop

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
2
Total plays
2

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Key facts

Born
( 1957-05-29 ) May 29, 1957 (age 69) , Tehran , Imperial State of Iran
Years active
1981–present
Political party
Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization (1979–1980s)
Spouses
Fatemeh Meshkini ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1978 ; died 1982 ) ​ Marzieh Meshkini ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1987 ) ​
Children
Samira , Meysam, Hana
Awards
Freedom to Create Prize , Federico Fellini Honour

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Encyclopedic overview

Mohsen Makhmalbaf (Persian: محسن مخملباف, [mohˈsen mæxmɒːlˈbɒːf]) (born May 29, 1957) is an Iranian film director, writer, film editor, and producer. He has made more than 20 feature films, won 50 awards, and served as a juror in more than 15 major film festivals. His award-winning films include A Moment of Innocence (1996) and Kandahar. His latest documentary is The Gardener and latest feature The President.

Makhmalbaf's films have been widely presented at international film festivals since the early 21st century. The director belongs to the new wave movement of Iranian cinema. Time selected Makhmalbaf's 2001 film Kandahar as one of the top 100 films of all time. In 2006, he was a member of the Jury at the Venice Film Festival.

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