Mohsen Amiryoussefi
Mohsen Amiryousefi (Persian: محسن امیریوسفی, born 1972) is an Iranian director and screenwriter. A graduate in mathematics from Isfahan University, he completed his first short film in 1997 based on a story by Franz Kafka, after writing several screenplays for both screen and stage.[1]
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| Born | February 24, 1972 Abadan, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation | Director, Screenwriter |
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Mohsen Amiryoussefi first came to prominence with his 2004 black comedy “Bitter Dream,” about a funeral director. He took home the Camera d’Or at that year's Cannes Film Festival 2004 as well as generous critical acclaim. Amiryoussefi 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]
| Year | Festival | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2004 | Cannes Film Festival | Camera d'Or | Khab-e talkh | Won |
| 2004 | Chicago Film Festival | Gold Hugo | Khab-e talkh | Nominated |
| 2004 | Thessaloniki Film Festival | Audience Award | Khab-e talkh | Won |
| 2004 | Thessaloniki Film Festival | Golden Alexander | Khab-e talkh | Won |
| 2005 | Mar del Plata Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Khab-e talkh | Won |
| 2005 | Mar del Plata Film Festival | Best Film | Khab-e talkh | Nominated |
| 2009 | Montréal World Film Festival | Innovation Award | Atashkar | Won |
| 2009 | Montréal World Film Festival | Grand Prix des Amériques | Atashkar | Nominated |
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
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