Biography
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 for which he has received many international accolades including two Academy Awards, a Golden Bear, and a Prix du scénario among others. 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.
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Awards & recognition
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 2021
- Best Screenplay Award · 2016
- Chlotrudis Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2014
- Chlotrudis Award — Best Director · 2014
- Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Cannes · 2013
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- Asian Film Award — Best Director · 2012
- César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2012
- Golden Globe Award — Best Non-English Language Film · 2012
- Golden Bear · 2011
- Silver Bear — Best Director · 2009
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2012 · nominated
Filmography11 titles
A Separation
Beautiful City
About Elly
Fireworks Wednesday
A Hero
The Salesman
The Past
Low Heights
Dancing in the Dust
Everybody Knows
Room 999