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Bahman GhobadiIranian film director of Kurdish origin.
Date of Birth: 01.02.1969
Country:  Iran |
Content:
- Bahman Ghobadi: Visionary Kurdish Filmmaker
- Early Years and Education
- Establishing Mij Film and Breakthrough
- International Acclaim
- Continued Success and Recognition
- Representation of the Marginalized
- Personal Life and Controversies
Bahman Ghobadi: Visionary Kurdish Filmmaker
Born in 1969 in Iran's Kurdistan province, Bahman Ghobadi emerged as a prominent figure in Iranian cinema.
Early Years and Education
In 1997, Ghobadi graduated from Iran's Broadcasting College with a Bachelor's degree. His passion for filmmaking began with the release of his short film, "Life In Fog," in 1999.
Establishing Mij Film and Breakthrough
In 2000, Ghobadi founded "Mij Film," an Iranian film production company that focused on portraying the lives of Iran's ethnic minorities. His debut feature film, "A Time for Drunken Horses," premiered in the same year and won the Golden Camera Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
International Acclaim
Ghobadi's next significant work, "Marooned in Iraq," garnered the Gold Medal at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2002. In 2004, his film "Turtles Can Fly" won awards at the Berlin and San Sebastian Film Festivals.
Continued Success and Recognition
Ghobadi's 2007 film, "Half Moon," received accolades at numerous film festivals. His final work, "No One Knows About Persian Cats" (2009), earned him the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Representation of the Marginalized
Ghobadi's films are renowned for their poignant portrayals of marginalized communities and the social and political issues they face. He is considered a pioneer of the "New Wave" of Iranian cinema.
Personal Life and Controversies
Ghobadi's wife, Roxana Saberi, an American-Iranian journalist, was arrested in Iran in 2009 and later sentenced to two years' probation on charges related to alcohol possession and journalism without accreditation.
