About Hassan Yektapanah
Born 1963. Hassan Yektapanah is an Iranian film director and screenwriter, known for Djomeh.
Hassan Yektapanah (born 26 May 1963) is an Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter.
He began his career as an assistant director, notably working with Jafar Panahi on The Mirror and with Abbas Kiarostami on Taste of Cherry, both released in 1997. The first film Yektapanah directed was Djomeh, which won the Caméra d'Or for Best First Feature at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
Filmography Djomeh (2000) Story Undone (2004) Bibi (2008) Forbidden (2017)
Awards and honours Caméra d'Or, Cannes Film Festival (2000) Silver Leopard, Locarno film festival (2004)
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Who is Hassan Yektapanah?
Iranian filmmaker
When was Hassan Yektapanah born?
Hassan Yektapanah was born on 22 May 1963 in Tehran.
What is Hassan Yektapanah's occupation?
Hassan Yektapanah is a film director and screenwriter.
What is Hassan Yektapanah known for?
Hassan Yektapanah is known for Djomeh.
What nationality is Hassan Yektapanah?
Hassan Yektapanah is Iranian.
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