About Farajullah Salahshur
Lived 1952 – 2016 (aged 63). Farajullah Salahshur was an Iranian film director, actor, writer, film producer, screenwriter and director.
Farajollah Salahshoor (; 3 November 1952 – 27 February 2016) was an Iranian film director. He directed several popular religious films and TV series including Prophet Joseph and The Men of Angelos (about Seven Sleepers). He had a conservative view and believed in Islamic cinema. He died of lung cancer on 27 February 2016.
Salahshoor's work was primarily focused on the Islamic tradition and the Quran. He died before completing a series he was working on about the prophet Moses and the series remained unpublished.
Selected filmography
As director Ayyub-e Payambar: about Job (biblical figure) The Men of Angelos Prophet Joseph (TV series)
As actor The Flight in the Night
As producer Tebyan Stories (TV series) Istikhara
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Who was Farajullah Salahshur?
Iranian film director
When was Farajullah Salahshur born?
Farajullah Salahshur was born on 2 November 1952 in Qazvin.
When did Farajullah Salahshur die?
Farajullah Salahshur died on 27 February 2016 in Tehran.
What was Farajullah Salahshur's occupation?
Farajullah Salahshur was a film director, actor, writer, film producer, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was Farajullah Salahshur?
Farajullah Salahshur was Iranian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Farajullah Salahshur
· DBpedia: Farajollah Salahshoor
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