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Samira Makhmalbaf
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Samira Makhmalbaf is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film producer born in Tehran in 1980. She is the daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf and the sister of Hana Makhmalbaf. Makhmalbaf is educated at the University of Roehampton and works within the cinema of Iran. She speaks Persian and began her work period in 1998.
Her notable works include films directed by her, which are categorized under Category:Films directed by Samira Makhmalbaf. She has been nominated for the César Award for Best Film from the European Union. Additionally, she has received the Sutherland Trophy and the Jury Prize. Makhmalbaf participated in the 2000 and 2003 Cannes Film Festivals.
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Tehran, Iran
Samira Makhmalbaf (born February 15, 1980) is an internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker and script writer. She is the daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf, the film director and writer. She is considered to be one of the most influential directors as part of the Iranian New Wave.
Known for
- Daddy's School — Samira Makhmalbaf2014
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey — Self2011
- Cinema Iran — Self2005
- Joy of Madness — Herself2004
- How Samira Made 'Blackboards'2000
- Homo Cinematographicus — Self1998
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait — Self1996
- The Actor1993
- The Cyclist1989
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1980-02-15 ) 15 February 1980 (age 46) , Tehran , Iran
- Alma mater
- Roehampton University
- Occupation
- Filmmaker
- Years active
- 1998–2008
- Parent s
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf (father), Fatemeh Meshkini (mother)
- Relatives
- Hana Makhmalbaf (sister), Meysam Makhmalbaf (brother)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Part of
- cinema of Iran
- Given name
- Samira
- Family name
- Makhmalbaf
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- Iran
- Place of birth
- Tehran
- Father
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Sibling
- Hana Makhmalbaf
- Occupation
- director
- Educated at
- University of Roehampton
- Languages spoken
- Persian
- Award
- Jury Prize
- Participant in
- 2000 Cannes Film Festival
- Field of work
- writing
- Official website
- www.makhmalbaf.com
- Image
- Samira Makhmalbaf, BBC Persian - Aug 28, 2020.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1980-02-15
- nominated for
- César Award for Best Film from the European Union
- Commons category
- Samira Makhmalbaf
- related category
- Category:Films directed by Samira Makhmalbaf
- start of work period
- 1998-00-00
- name in native language
- سمیرا مخملباف
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Encyclopedic overview
Samira Makhmalbaf (Persian: سمیرا مخملباف, Samira Makhmalbaaf; pronunciation, born 15 February 1980) is an Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter. She is the daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf, the film director and writer. Samira Makhmalbaf is considered to be part of the Iranian New Wave. She has won multiple awards, including two Jury Prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, and has been nominated for numerous awards.
Early life
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