Sarah Kazemy
Sarah Kazemy (Persian: سارا کاظمی; born 26 October 1987) is a French actress.[1][2] She is best known for her role in the independent film Circumstance.
Sarah Kazemy | |
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 Kazemy in 2011 | |
| Born | 26 October 1987 |
| Citizenship | France |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
Early life
Sarah was born in Neuilly sur Seine, France to an Iranian father and Algerian mother.[3][1][4] She grew up in France and studied law, Arabic, German and Italian before becoming an actress.[1]
Career
She had no experience in acting when she was asked to play one of the leads in the 2011 Iranian independent film Circumstance, in which she plays a young woman who discovers her sexuality and develops a lesbian relationship. She prepared for the role by staying with her relatives in Tehran, to gain personal experience from the situation there.[4][5] Soon after she was cast as the female lead in the film Kanyamakan.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Circumstance | Shireen Arshadi |
| 2014 | Kanyamakan | Aida |
| 2014 | Salaud, on t'aime | Automne Kaminsky |
| 2016 | The Bureau (TV series) | Daria Shahafi |
| 2018 | This Teacher | Sarah |
| 2019 | House of La Reine | Eva |
References
- "Circumstance A groundbreaking, sensual film about youth in search of freedom in Iran". PayVand.com. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Indie Focus: A distinctly varied team effort for 'Circumstance'". LA Times.com. 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Sarah Kazemy, un mélange de cultures". 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Living and Loving Underground in Iran". New York Times.com. 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Nikohl Boosheri & Sarah Kazemy". W magazine.com. August 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-12-25. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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