Asghar Farhadi
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Summary
Asghar Farhadi was born on May 7, 1972[1], in Isfahan Province[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], producer[5], film producer[6], and film screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,582 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1972[9]
- Spouse: Parisa Bakhtavar[10]
- Child: Sarina Farhadi[11]
- Country of citizenship: Iran[12], France[13]
- Occupation: actor[14]
- Field of work: writing[15], film direction[16], film screenwriting[17], film production[18], acting[19]
- Educated at: Tarbiat Modares University[20], University of Tehran[21]
- Notable work: About Elly[22], A Separation[23], The Past[24], The Salesman[25], A Hero[26]
- Award received: Silver Bear for Best Director[27], Golden Bear[28], César Award for Best Foreign Film[29], Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film[30], Asian Film Award for Best Director[31], Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Cannes[32], Chlotrudis Award for Best Director[33], Chlotrudis Award for Best Original Screenplay[34], Best Screenplay Award[35], Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[36]
- Member of: jury at the Cannes Festival[37], jury at the Berlin International Film Festival[38], Writers Guild of America West[39]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[40], Shia Islam[41], Twelver Shiism[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Part of: cinema of Iran[44]
- Commons category: Asghar Farhadi[45]
- Family name: Farhadi (surname)[46]
- Given name: Asghar[47]
- Official website: http://asgharfarhadi.com/[48]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Persian[50]
- Name in native language: اصغر فرهادی[51]
Why It Matters
Asghar Farhadi has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Asghar Farhadi born?
Asghar Farhadi was born in Isfahan Province[2].
Who was Asghar Farhadi married to?
Asghar Farhadi's spouses include Parisa Bakhtavar[10].
What did Asghar Farhadi do for work?
Asghar Farhadi worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], producer[5], film producer[6], and film screenwriter[7].
Where did Asghar Farhadi go to school?
Asghar Farhadi was educated at Tarbiat Modares University[20] and University of Tehran[21].
What awards did Asghar Farhadi receive?
Honors received include Silver Bear for Best Director[27], Golden Bear[28], César Award for Best Foreign Film[29], and Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film[30].