About

Known credits:
15
Birthday:
1971-01-01
Place of birth:
Kerman, Iran
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Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Overview

Mirtahmasb was born in Kerman, Iran in 1971. From 1992 until 1995 he attended the University of Art “Mojtame’-e Daneshgahiyeh Honar” in Tehran, studying Visual Art and Handicrafts. At school he was primarily interested in Shiite Rituals and Ceremonies, but also studied photography and filmmaking.

After graduating he directed nine documentaries for the Islamic Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shiism in 1996 and 1997. The subjects of these films included calico making, the art of glazing, enamel work, Islamic tile work and Islamic needle work. During this period he also directed three short videos during his military service called The Story of Khoramshahr, Motherland and Stars. He has worked with Iranian film directors Kambozia Partovi, Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Siddiq Barmak.[1]

In the Fall of 2011 Mirtahmasb and five other Iranian filmmakers were arrested by Iranian authorities for their participation in the BBC Persian's documentary on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Intelligence Minister accused the six filmmakers of "anti-national missions for the British Intelligence service's centre for psychological and secret operations, also known as the BBC." He was released in December 2011.[2] In December 2012 This Is Not a Film was shortlisted as one of 15 films eligible for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th Academy Awards.[3]

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Known for

Acting
2011 This Is Not a Film Actor Self 60
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Directing
2018 Touran khanom Directing Director N/A
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2013 Six Centuries and Six Years Directing Director N/A
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2011 This Is Not a Film Directing Director 60
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2008 Lady of the Roses Directing Director N/A
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2003 Two Angels Directing Assistant Director N/A
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2000 The Day I Became a Woman Directing Assistant Director 59
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Writing
2013 Six Centuries and Six Years Writing Writer N/A
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2008 Lady of the Roses Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2017 Poets of Life Production Producer N/A
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2013 Six Centuries and Six Years Production Producer N/A
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2008 Lady of the Roses Production Producer N/A
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Sound
2002 Afghan Alphabet Sound Sound 59
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Camera
2018 Touran khanom Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2011 This Is Not a Film Camera Director of Photography 60
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