Mohsen Amiryoussefi
Mohsen Amiryoussefi | |
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| Born | February 24, 1972 Abadan, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Screenwriter |
Mohsen Amiryoussefi (born 1972) graduated with a degree in mathematics from Isfahan University. After writing several screenplays for both screen and stage, he completed his first short film in 1997, based on a story by Kafka.[1] Amiryoussefi first came to prominence with his 2004 black comedy “Bitter Dream,” about a funeral director. It took home the Camera d’Or at that year’s Cannes as well as generous critical acclaim. He 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)
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