|
The Salesman (2016 Film)
''The Salesman'' ( fa, فروشنده, Forušande, released in France as ''Le Client'') is a 2016 Iranian-French drama film written and directed by Asghar Farhadi and starring Taraneh Alidoosti and Shahab Hosseini. It is about a married couple who perform Arthur Miller's 1949 play ''Death of a Salesman'' on stage. When the wife is assaulted, her husband attempts to determine the identity of the attacker, while she struggles to cope with post-trauma stress. Farhadi chose Miller's play as his story within a story based on shared themes. A co-production between Iran and France, the film was shot in Tehran, beginning in 2015. The film premiered in competition in the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, where it won two awards— Best Screenplay for Farhadi and Best Actor for Hosseini. ''The Salesman'' was very well-received by film critics, who mainly praised Farhadi's direction and writing, and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. However, Farhadi did not attend the 89t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asghar Farhadi
Asghar Farhadi ( fa, اصغر فرهادی, ; born 7 May 1972)Soureh Movie Database is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. He has received critical acclaim for his international films which focus on the human condition as well as portray intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts. His films include the dramas '''' (2009), '''' (2011), '' The Past'' (2013), '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Award For Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film (known as Best Foreign Language Film prior to 2020) is one of the Academy Awards handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States with a predominantly non-English dialogue track.80th Academy Awards – Special Rules for the Best Foreign Language Film Award . . Retrieved November 2, 2007. When the first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, to honor fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen Daily
''Screen International'' is a British film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by Media Business Insight, a British B2B media company. The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global film business. The magazine in its current form was founded in 1975, and its website, ''Screendaily.com'', was added in 2001. ''Screen International'' also produces daily publications at film festivals and markets in Berlin, Germany; Cannes, France; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California; and Hong Kong. History ''Screen International'' traces its history back to 1889 with the publication of ''Optical Magic Lantern and Photographic Enlarger''. At the turn of the 20th century, the name changed to ''Cinematographic Journal'' and in 1907 it was renamed '' Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly''. Kinematograph Weekly ''Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly'' contained trade news, advertisements, reviews, exhibition advice, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire (magazine)
''Empire'' is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Consumer Media. The first issue was published in May 1989. History David Hepworth of Emap, the publisher of British music magazines '' Q'' and ''Smash Hits'', among other titles, came up with the idea to publish a magazine similar to ''Q'', but for films. They recruited ''Smash Hits'' editor Barry McIlheney to edit the new magazine, with Hepworth as Editorial Director. Hepworth produced a one-page document of what he wanted to achieve. Among them, they planned to review and rate every film that was released in the cinema in the United Kingdom. It also said that "''Empire'' believes that movies can sometimes be art, but they should always be fun." The first edition (June/July 1989) was published in May 1989 with Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder on the front cover from the film '' Great Balls of Fire!''. The first issue reached its target of 50,000 copies sold. Film reviews were given a star rating between 1 and 5, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahra Asadollahi
''Sahra'' is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by Philippe Eidel, Don Was, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Clive Hunt, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is perhaps Khaled's most popular song, " Aïcha". Most tracks are sung in Arabic, with a notable dosage of French. "Ki Kounti" is partially sung in Spanish as it features Mexican Rock vocalist Saúl Hernández from the band Caifanes. The title track is named after Khaled's first daughter, Sarah, to whom the album is dedicated along with her mother, Samira. The album was certified platinum by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique The National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (french: Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique; SNEP) is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry. Originally known under the acron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojtaba Pirzadeh
Mojtaba Pirzadeh (Persian: مجتبی پیرزاده; born January 1, 1986) is an Iranian actor. He is best known for his role in the 2016 drama film ''The Salesman'', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He is also known for his performances in ''Rona, Azim's Mother'' (2018) and ''No Choice'' (2020). Pirzadeh received critical acclaim and a Crystal Simorgh The Crystal Simorgh ( fa, سیمرغ بلورین) is an award given by Fajr International Film Festival, Iran's major annual film festival. It is awarded in several categories of ''International Competition'' as well as ''Iranian Cinema Compet ... nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the drama film '' Tooman'' (2020). Pirzadeh has also starred in the drama television series ''Awning'' (2017–2018), the biopic film ''Gholamreza Takhti'' (2019), the horror web series ''Them'' (2021), the mystery web series ''The Translator'' (2023), the war film ''Metropole Cinema'' (2023), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kian Rostami
Kian ( fa, كيان, translit=Kīān), also known as Shahr-e-Kian (), is a city in the Central District of Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... At the 2016 census, its population was 12,948. The city is populated by Turkic people. Name Before it had been called "Sorkhe Laar", which later became known as the "Shahrak" and in the last few decades called "Kian". Language The linguistic composition of the city: References Populated places in Shahr-e Kord County Cities in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province Luri settlements in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province {{Shahrekord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maral Baniadam
Maral Baniadam (Persian: مارال بنیآدم; born September 20, 1981, in Tehran) is an Iranian theatre, cinema and television actress. Early life and family Maral Baniadam was born on September 20, 1981, in Tehran. She completed an undergraduate course in the field of acting. She has a daughter and a son named Iliya. Career As an actress, she started her career in theatre and completed acting training courses held under supervision of Mahtab Nasirpour in Canada. In early stage of her career, she played in “ Drought and Lies” (directed by Pedram Alizadeh) and Oscar winner film, '' The Salesman'' (directed by Asghar Farhadi) Among other films she played as an actress is “ Gisum” and ''In the Arms of Tree'' screened in 38th Fajr Film Festival As a theatre actress, Maral Baniadam has also played some plays like “''The Other Side of the Mirror''”, “''Bernard Died''” and “''God of Carnage''” directed by Ali Sarabi which the lather gained the enthusi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina Sadati
Mina may refer to: Places Iran * Minaq, East Azerbaijan * Mina, Fars * Mineh, Lorestan Province * Mina, Razavi Khorasan * Mehneh, Razavi Khorasan Province United States * Mina, California * Mina, Nevada * Mina, New York * Mina, Ohio * Mina, South Dakota Ports * Al-Mina, a modern name given to an ancient coast settlement in Syria * El Mina, Lebanon, the original site of the harbor of the Phoenician city of Tripoli Elsewhere * Elmina, Ghana, a modern town which grew around the first European settlement in sub-Saharan Africa * Mina 3, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina * Mina, Burkina Faso, village in Balé Province, Burkina Faso * Mina, Iloilo, a municipality in Iloilo, Philippines * Mina, Nuevo León, a municipality in Nuevo León, Mexico * Mina, Saudi Arabia * Mina River (Indonesia) * Abu Dhabi Vegetable Market or Al Mina Fruit & Vegetable Market, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Languages * Hina language, a language of Cameroon * Gen language or Mina, the language of the Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babak Karimi
Babak Karimi ( fa, بابک کریمی, born 1960) is a Czech-Iranian actor. For his role in ''A Separation'', he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival in 2011. Filmography Film * ''Tickets'' (2005) * * ''A Separation'' (2011) * '' The Past'' (2013) * '' Fish & Cat'' (2013) * ''360 Degree'' (2014) * '' The Girl's House'' (2014) * '' The Salesman'' (2016) * '' A Wedding'' (2016) * ''Death of the Fish'' (2016) * ''Invasion'' (2017) * '' The Last Prosecco'' (2017) * ''The Role'' (2018) (short) * '' Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness'' (2019) * '' The Life Ahead'' (2020) *'' No Choice'' (2020) *''Shahre Gheseh Cinema'' (2020) *''Careless Crime'' (2020) *''At the End of Evin'' (2021) *'' Majority'' (2021) *'' Zeros and Ones'' (2021) *''Until Tomorrow'' (2022) *''The Loser Man ''The Loser Man'' ( fa, مرد بازنده, Mard-e Bāzandeh) is a 2022 Iranian drama film directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian and written by Mahdavian, Ebrahi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iranian Traffic Police
Traffic Police of NAJA ( fa, پلیس راهنمایی و رانندگی ناجا, ''Polis-e Râhnamâii vâ Rânandegi-ye Naja''), abbreviated as RAHVAR ( fa, راهور, ''Rahvâr''), is a Law enforcement agency in Iran responsible for traffic guard and highway patrol. Equipment Cars * Mercedes-Benz C 240 * Mercedes-Benz E 240 * Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series * Toyota RAV4 XA40 * Nissan Xterra N50 * Hyundai Sonata LF Hybrid * Kia Forte TD * Nissan Maxima * Renault Mégane * Mitsubishi Pajero * Samand * Dena Plus * Hyundai Santa Fe DM * Nissan Teana * Suzuki Grand Vitara * Toyota Corolla E180 * Peugeot 206 * Mazda 3 BL * Hyundai Veracruz * Citroën Xantia * Peugeot 407 The Peugeot 407 is a large family car (D-segment) produced by the French automaker Peugeot, from 2004 to 2011. It was available in saloon, coupé and estate variants, with both diesel and petrol engines. The petrol engines ranged from 1.8 to 3. ... References External links *Iranian Tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Loman
William "Willy" Loman is a fictional character and the protagonist of Arthur Miller's play ''Death of a Salesman'', which debuted on Broadway with Lee J. Cobb playing Loman at the Morosco Theatre on February 10, 1949. Loman is a 63-year-old travelling salesman from Brooklyn with 34 years of experience with the same company who endures a pay cut and a firing during the play. He has difficulty dealing with his current state and has created a fantasy world to cope with his situation. This does not keep him from multiple suicide attempts. Description Decline Willy Loman is an aging Brooklyn, New York salesman whose less than spectacular career is on the decline. He has lost the youthful verve of his past and his camaraderie has faded away. His business acumen is still at its peak, but he is no longer able to leverage his personality to get by. Time has caught up with him. The play presents Loman's struggle "to maintain a foothold in the upward-striving American middle class" while c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> The Salesman (2016 Film)")
