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Maryam Zaree

Maryam Zaree

Director & actor · born 22 July 1983 · Tehran, Iran

Maryam Zaree (Persian: مریم زارع; born July 22, 1983, in Tehran, Iran) is a German actress, filmmaker, and writer. She has appeared in various European film productions and gained recognition for lead roles in films such as *Shahada*, as well as for her award-winning performance in the series *4 Blocks*, for which she received the Grimme Prize in 2018. She made her directorial debut with the documentary *Born in Evin*, which explores her birth inside Evin Prison and won the German Film Award for Best Documentary in 2020.

Maryam Zaree was born in Evin Prison in the Iranian capital, Tehran. In 1985, her mother, Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg, fled with her to Germany to escape political persecution. From the age of two, Zaree grew up in Frankfurt am Main.

Where to start: System Crasher (2019).

As director 2

As actor 22

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Maryam Zaree movie?

By viewer score, System Crasher (2019) at 7.6/10.

What are Maryam Zaree’s most popular movies?

System Crasher, Undine, Transit.

How many movies has Maryam Zaree made?

24 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 22 as actor.

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