Asghar Farhadi

Date of Birth: May 7, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Asghar Farhadi is an acclaimed Iranian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his profound storytelling and nuanced character studies. Born on May 7, 1972, in Homāyūnshahr, Isfahan, Iran, Farhadi has carved a niche for himself in world cinema with his intricate narratives that explore moral dilemmas and social issues. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts and a Master’s degree in stage direction from the University of Tehran and Tarbiat Modares University, respectively. Farhadi began his career in theater and television, but it was his foray into film that brought him international acclaim. His breakthrough came with the film “About Elly” (2009), which won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival. However, it was “A Separation” (2011) that catapulted him to global recognition, earning him the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, making him the first Iranian director to win an Oscar. Farhadi continued his success with films like “The Past” (2013), “The Salesman” (2016), which also won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Everybody Knows” (2018). His films are celebrated for their compelling narratives, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as family, morality, and societal constraints.

5 Interesting Facts about Asghar Farhadi

1. Asghar Farhadi is one of the few directors to have won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film twice.

2. He started his career by writing plays and directing for Iranian television.

3. His film “A Separation” also won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

4. Farhadi’s film “The Salesman” won Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival, and the lead actor, Shahab Hosseini, won Best Actor.

5. He often collaborates with cinematographer Mahmoud Kalari, who has worked on many of his acclaimed films.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Asghar Farhadi

1. “I believe that as a filmmaker, it’s my responsibility to raise questions rather than give answers.”

2. “Cinema can fill in the empty spaces of your life and your loneliness.”

3. “Art for me is the way to understand the world, to understand life.”

4. “A filmmaker is a storyteller, but a storyteller with a conscience.”

5. “There is no evil in the world; there are only people who are suffering.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest estimates, Asghar Farhadi’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $10 million.

Children

Asghar Farhadi has two children: a daughter named Sarina Farhadi, who is also an actress and appeared in “A Separation,” and a son named Samin Farhadi.