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Born July 11, 1960 (age 66) • Iran
Awards And Honors Cannes film festival
Notable Works “3 Faces” • “Crimson Gold” • “It Was Just an Accident” • “No Bears” • “Offside” • “The Circle” • “The Mirror” • “The White Balloon”

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