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Dariush Mehrjui

Director & actor · born 8 December 1939 · Tehran, Iran

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Dariush Mehrjui (December 8, 1939 - October 14, 2023) also spelled as Mehrjui Mehrjoui, and Mehrjuyi, was an Iranian director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor. Mehrjui was a founding member of the Iranian New Wave movement of the early 1970s. His second film, The Cow, is considered to be the first film of this movement, which also included Masoud Kimiai and Nasser Taqvai. Most of his films are inspired by literature and adapted from Iranian and foreign novels and plays.

Where to start: A Minor (2022).

As director 27

As actor 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dariush Mehrjui movie?

By viewer score, A Minor (2022) at 1.5/10.

What are Dariush Mehrjui’s most popular movies?

The Cow, Leila, Hamoon.

How many movies has Dariush Mehrjui made?

29 films on TMDB, 27 as director, 2 as actor.

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