Asghar Farhadi
اصغر فرهادی
Film director
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View Timeline →Asghar Farhadi's New Film Arrives in Iran / Who Are the Actors in 'Parallel Stories'?
Asghar Farhadi's new film 'Parallel Stories' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is now publicly available in France. A version of the film…
Asghar Farhadi's New Film Now Available in Iran
Asghar Farhadi's new film, previously featured at the Cannes Film Festival, has been released for viewing in Iran. This is significant as Farhadi is a…
Asghar Farhadi Honored with Heart of Sarajevo at Film Festival
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has been awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, highlighting his significant contributions to cinema.…
Three Executed in Iran for Drug Offences, Highlighting Human Rights Concerns
Omidreza Ghanbarian, Amir Farhadi, and Abdolbaset Barahouyi were executed for drug-related offences in Isfahan Central Prison. This incident highlights Iran's ongoing strict stance on drug…
Asghar Farhadi to Receive Honorary Award at 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, recognizing his significant contributions to cinema. The festival…
Asghar Farhadi to Speak at FEST - New Directors/New Films Festival in Portugal
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will participate as a guest speaker at the 22nd edition of FEST - New Directors/New Films Festival in Espinho, Portugal,…
Kurdish Man Ebrahim Farhadi Toupkanlu Executed for Drug Offences in Torbat Heidarieh
Ebrahim Farhadi Toupkanlu, a Kurdish man sentenced to death for drug-related offences, was executed in Torbat Heidarieh Prison. His execution highlights Iran's ongoing use of…
Asghar Farhadi Condemns the Killing of Protesters in January and the U.S.-Israel War Against Iran
Asghar Farhadi condemned the violence against protesters in Iran and the military actions by the U.S. and Israel against the country during a press conference…
Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Condemns State Violence and War
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has publicly condemned the state's violence and the ongoing war, describing the situation as 'extremely cruel and tragic.' His statements highlight…
Cannes: Iranian Director Farhadi Criticizes US-Israeli Attacks and Iranian Government's Crackdown on Protesters
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned the recent US-Israeli military actions and the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters during a speech at the Cannes Film Festival.…
Asghar Farhadi Expresses Affection for Iran at Cannes with 'Parallel Tales'
Asghar Farhadi discusses his love for Iran while promoting his film 'Parallel Tales' at the Cannes Film Festival. His reflections highlight the cultural and emotional…
Mehdi Shirmohammadi Selected as Iran's Flag-Bearer for 2026 Beach Asian Games
Mehdi Shirmohammadi has been chosen as the flag-bearer for Iran at the 2026 Beach Asian Games in Sanya, as announced by Arash Farhadian, head of…
Farhadi Mourns Bahram Beyzai: How Bitter That He Closes His Eyes to the World Thousands of Miles Away from His Homeland
Asghar Farhadi mourns the death of Bahram Beyzai, a significant figure in Iranian cinema and literature, highlighting Beyzai's deep connection to Iranian culture. Beyzai's passing…
Moments of Receiving the Oscar from the Sweet Voice of Shohreh; When the Miracle Happened
Iranian filmmakers Shirin Soohani and Hossein Malayemi won the Oscar for Best Short Animation for their film 'In the Shadow of the Cypress.' Soohani reflected…
Mohammad Rasoulof After Oscar Nomination: Not Being Political in These Conditions is Deeply Political
Mohammad Rasoulof's film "The Fig Seed of Temples" has been nominated for an Oscar, a surprising achievement given the oppressive environment for critical filmmaking in…
Minister of Education Claims Unawareness of Partial Payments to Educators
The Iranian Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, claimed ignorance about the partial payment of educators' arrears, despite government announcements of such payments. The Ministry owes…
The Film 'In the Embrace of the Tree' Selected as Iran's Representative for the Oscars; Film Critic Hamed Soleiman-zadeh: It Has No Chance
The film 'In the Embrace of the Tree' has been selected as Iran's representative for the Oscars, but film critic Hamed Soleiman-zadeh argues it has…
Environmental Activist Sentenced to Prison; Youssef Farahdi-Babayi: Ruling Issued Without Opportunity for Defense
Youssef Farahdi-Babayi, an environmental activist, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a fine without a proper defense opportunity. He criticized the lack…
A Baloch Father Sets Himself on Fire Following His Child's Registration Denial in Zahedan; Education Ministry Spokesperson: 'We Do Not Deny the Issue'
A Baloch father attempted self-immolation in protest of his child's denied school registration in Zahedan, highlighting ongoing discrimination against Baloch students. The Education Ministry acknowledged…
Court Rules in Favor of Director of 'Hero'; Charges Against Asghar Farhadi Dismissed
The Iranian court acquitted renowned director Asghar Farhadi of copyright infringement claims made by former student Azadeh Masihzadeh regarding his film 'Hero.' The court found…