Saeed Roustayi
Saeed Roustayi (born 14 August 1989) is an Iranian film director and screenwriter who attained critical acclaim for directing 2016's Life and a Day.
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.jpg.webp) Roustayi at the 34th Fajr International Film Festival (2016) | |
| Born | 14 August 1989 Tehran, Iran |
| Alma mater | Soore University |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Notable work | Life and a Day Just 6.5 |
Biography
He graduated from Soore University with a Bachelor of Film and Television in Directing.[1]
Life and a Day is his first major cinematic work. At the Fajr International Film Festival, Roustayi won 2 Crystal Simorghs for best directing and best screenplay. He received the 2016 Reflet d'Or for Best Feature at the Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans.[2][3]
His works primarily focus on issues of social injustice, as well as his portrayals of women in Iranian society.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Saturday | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2012 | The Very Secluded Street | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2016 | Life and a Day | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Blockage | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Ceremony | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| Just 6.5 | Yes | Yes | ||
| TBA | Leila's Brothers | Yes | Yes | also as Producer |
References
- tnews.ir. "بیوگرافی کامل سعید روستایی (کارگردان ابد و یک روز) +عکس های جدید ایشان". جستجوگر اخبار تی نیوز tnews.ir (in Persian). Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- "Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans | 3–11 November 2017". Festival tous écrans | Geneva international film festival. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- "Life+1 Day Receives Best Film Award At Geneva Festival". Kodoom.com. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
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