Iranian filmmaker

Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi's passport confiscated, stopped from boarding UK flight

Iran is currently in turmoil following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody.

Oct 15, 2022, 12:44 PM IST

Was Kangana Ranaut offered 'Beyond The Clouds? Director Majid Majidi reveals the truth

The director was perhaps hinting at a newspaper report where Kangana was quoted as saying that she declined the film as she found her character "submissive". 

Apr 17, 2018, 20:58 PM IST

India 'best choice' to shoot outside Iran: Majid Majidi

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi says India was the 'best choice' to shoot outside his country, as the two nations share a lot of cultural similarities.

Apr 16, 2018, 19:59 PM IST

Pity India doesn't have Satyajit Ray's kind of cinema anymore: Majid Majidi

Known for masterpieces like "Children of Heaven", "The Colour of Paradise" and "Baran", Majidi's trademark lies in telling stories about young, underprivileged adults. 

Apr 16, 2018, 19:28 PM IST

Asian Filmmaker award posthumously for Abbas Kiarostami at Busan

Late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami has been selected for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at the Busan International Film Festival beginning October 6.

Aug 22, 2016, 17:45 PM IST