Mohsen Amiryoussefi

Mohsen Amiryoussefi
Born (1972-02-24) February 24, 1972
Abadan, Iran
Nationality Iranian
Occupation Director, Screenwriter

Mohsen Amiryoussefi (born 1972) graduated with a degree in mathematics from Isfahan University. After writing several screenplays for both screen and stage, he completed his first short film in 1997, based on a story by Kafka.[1] Amiryoussefi first came to prominence with his 2004 black comedy “Bitter Dream,” about a funeral director. It took home the Camera d’Or at that year’s Cannes as well as generous critical acclaim. He belongs to the third generation of "Iranian New Wave".[2]

Awards

He has received international awards for his critically acclaimed movies Khab- talkh and Atashkar.[3]

YearFestivalAwardNominated WorkResult
2004Cannes Film FestivalCamera d'OrKhab-e talkhWon
2004Chicago Film FestivalGold HugoKhab-e talkhNominated
2004Thessaloniki Film FestivalAudience AwardKhab-e talkhWon
2004Thessaloniki Film FestivalGolden AlexanderKhab-e talkhWon
2005Mar del Plata Film FestivalSpecial Jury AwardKhab-e talkhWon
2005Mar del Plata Film FestivalBest FilmKhab-e talkhNominated
2009Montréal World Film FestivalInnovation AwardAtashkarWon
2009Montréal World Film FestivalGrand Prix des AmériquesAtashkarNominated

Filmography

  • Khab-e talkh or Bitter Dream (2004)[4]
  • Atashkar or Fire Keeper (2009)
  • Ashghal haye Doost Dashtani or Lovely Trashes (2012)

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Biography of Mohsen Amiryoussefi".
  2. ↑ Rising talent on Iranian Scene - Entertainment News, International News, Media - Variety
  3. ↑ "List of awards received by Mohsen Amiryoussefi".
  4. ↑ "Filmography of Mohsen Amiryoussefi".
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