Asghar Farhadi
The latest news and views about Asghar Farhadi, the acclaimed Iranian film director
Oscar-winning director Farhadi to get “Maestri del Cinema” award in Fiesole
The Roman Theater of Fiesole in Florence, Italy, will be granting its 2022 Fiesole Maestri del Cinema (Masters of Cinema) Award to the Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, who will become the first Middle Eastern filmmaker to receive the title.
Asghar Farhadi denies plagiarism over ‘A Hero’
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has denied legal claims that he plagiarized his latest film, "A Hero", from a former student.
Asghar Farhadi chosen by Cannes Film Festival as juror
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has joined the jury of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
A Hero’s producer says no final verdict on Farhadi’s plagiarism yet
The French producer of Iranian award-winning “A Hero” – originally Ghahraman in Persian -- has issued a statement on the lawsuit of plagiarism against its writer and director Asghar Farhadi.
Iran court dismisses filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s lawsuit in plagiarism case
The director of the Iranian documentary “Win-win and Lose-lose” has said a court in the country has accepted her evidence to prove plagiarism by Iscar-winner Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.
Oscar-winning Farhadi ready for awards season with ‘A Hero’
Two time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi, an Iranian director, is prepared to enjoy awards season this time around if his shortlisted film "A Hero" makes it to the final five when the Oscar nominations are announced next week.
“A Hero” nominated for awards in CFCA
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s “A Hero” has been nominated for two awards from Chicago Film Critics Association.
Farhadi’s ‘A Hero’ makes Oscars international shortlist
Iran’s “A Hero”, Japan’s “Drive My Car”, Norway’s “The Worst Person in the World” and Italy’s “The Hand of God” are among the 15 films that will advance to the next round of voting in the Oscars Best International Feature Film race, the Academy has announced.
Iran’s ‘A Hero’ nominated for Golden Globe
Nominations for the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, and Asghar Farhadi’s acclaimed film ‘A Hero’ is among the five nominees in the Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language category.
Iran’s Farhadi to receive directing award at Palm Springs Film Fest
Variety will honor two-time Academy Award-winning director Asghar Farhadi at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January as part of the publication’s annual “10 Directors to Watch” and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Palm Springs.
Asghar Farhadi wins Asia-Pacific Best Director Award for “A Hero”
Famous Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has won the Best Director Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival in 2021 for his film "A Hero".
Farhadi’s ‘A Hero’ Picked to Represent Iranian Cinema in 2022 Oscars
The Iranian jury in charge of submissions for the Academy Awards has picked Ghahreman (A Hero), directed by Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi, to represent the Iranian cinema in the 2022 Oscars.
Oscar-winner Farhadi’s film to be Screened in Miami Festival
Iranian film “A Hero” directed by two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi, will be screened at a special section of the Miami International Film Festival in the United States.
A Review of Iranian Films Acclaimed at Cannes Festival
Asghar Farhadi's new film "A Hero" which won the Grand Prize of the 74th Cannes International Film Festival was not the first Iranian film to be praised at the prestigious festival.
Asghar Farhadi Wins Grand Prix of Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival awarded its Grand Prix to prominent Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi for his latest drama "A Hero" in its 74th edition.
Farhadi’s Latest Drama Receives 5-Minute Standing Ovation in Cannes Festival
Asghar Farhadi's latest feature film “A Hero” was warmly received with a five-minute standing applause in its world premiere in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2021.
Asghar Farhadi’s Latest Feature to Be Screened in Cannes
The official website of the Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the latest poster of Asghar Farhadi’s film named “Hero” ahead of the 74th edition of the prestigious cinematic event.
Farhadi Named Jury President of Sarajevo Film Festival
Iran’s Oscar-winning film director Asghar Farhadi has been named jury president of the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Farhadi’s “Everybody Knows” to Open Cannes 2018
This year’s edition of the Cannes film festival will open with the latest drama by the well-known Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, "Everybody Knows", the organizers of the prestigious French film festival announced on Thursday.
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ Nominated for BAFTA 2018
The Academy award-winning film ‘The Salesman’ directed by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has been nominated for 2018 BAFTA Awards in the Best Film Not in the English Language category.
Iran’s Leila Hatami among Best Actresses of 21st Century
A list by IndieWire has put the performance of Iranian actress Leila Hatami in Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar-winning drama ‘A Separation’ in its list of “The 25 Best Female Movie Performances of the 21st Century”.
Iran Selects ‘Breath’ as Official Submission to Academy Awards
The Iranian drama ‘Breath’ (Nafas), directed by female filmmaker Narges Abyar, has been selected as the country’s official submission to the 90th Academy Awards in the best foreign language film category.
Art, Culture Most Universal Iranian Elements: Minister
Iran’s new culture minister says the country’s artworks and cultural products are the most well-known Iranian elements across the globe.
Asghar Farhadi Starts Shooting Latest Film in Spain
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, the two-time Oscar-winning director of “A Separation” and “The Salesman,” has started principal photography on “Everybody Knows”, his new psychological thriller starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz.
Asghar Farhadi’s Films Screened in Rome Open-Air Festival
The retrospective of Iranian Oscar winner filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is part of the third Trastevere Film Festival, currently underway in the Trastevere district of Rome.