Abolfazl Jalili [SEP] date of birth
Abolfazl Jalili
Abolfazl Jalili (, born 1957 in Saveh, Iran) is an internationally acclaimed Iranian film director. He belongs to the Iranian "new wave" movement.
Jalili studied directing at the Iranian College of Dramatic Arts, then worked for national television (IRIB), where he produced several children's films. His 'Det' Means Girl (1994) won prizes in Venice film festival and Nantes. He was one of Rotterdam's Film Makers in Focus in 1999.
Filmography.
- 1983 Milad
Ebrahim Forouzesh (1994)
- Silver Leopard: Kianoush Ayari (1994), Abolfazl Jalili (1998), Hassan Yektapanah (2004)
- Bronze Leopard: Nasser Taghvai (1988), Abbas Kiarostami (1989)
- Special Jury Prize: Abolfazl Jalili (2001), Rasul Sadrameli (2002), Saman Salur (2006)
- Leopard for the Best Actress: Taraneh Alidoosti (2002)
- NETPAC Prize: Hassan Yektapanah (2004)
- Special Mention, Official Jury: Samira Makhmalbaf (