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Rakhshan Bani-E'temad

Iranian film director and screenwriter · Iran · On the map · Directors · Born 1954 · age 72

Rakhshān Banietemad is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. She is often referred to as the "First Lady of Iranian Cinema" due to her prominent role in the country's film industry and her ability to merge political themes with personal and family narratives in her work.

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A life in dates

2025Moonshadow - The Myth of FahimehFilm, voice2023Narratives ad hominemFilm, Director, Producer2016Hey, HumansFilm, Director2015A Lifetime in an HourFilm, Director2014TalesFilm, Director, Writer2009Angels of the House of SunFilm, Director, Producer2008The Second HomeFilm, Producer2007Persian CarpetFilm, Director, Writer2005A Good Time for TragedyFilm2000Tales of an IslandFilm, Director, Writer1998Prince Claus AwardAwardBaran and the NativeFilm, 1998Director, Writer1995The Blue-VeiledFilm, Director, Writer1992Crystal Simorgh for Best DirectorAward1989Canary YellowFilm, Director1986Off-LimitsFilm, Director1954Born3 April 1954

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Filmography 31

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Awards

Prince Claus Award1998
Crystal Simorgh for Best Director1992

About this person

Banietemad is known for exploring societal issues through characters, who often represent various segments of Iranian society.

Country
Iran
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 72

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