Hassan Zahedi (born September 30, 1946 / 8 Mehr 1325 in Tehran) is an Iranian production sound mixer, sound recordist, re-recording mixer, and actor. He is regarded as one of the experienced and influential sound professionals in Iranian cinema, having contributed to many landmark films over several decades. His name is closely associated with important works such as Close-Up, The Tenant, The Familiar Soil, and About Elly.

Early Life and Education

Hassan Zahedi was born on September 30, 1946, in Tehran, Iran. His interest in professional audio began with specialized training in sound engineering, which he pursued through a technical sound course at the IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) Faculty of Media.

He later continued his academic path abroad and earned a degree in Sound and Electronics from Plymouth College in the United Kingdom. This strong combination of technical knowledge and hands-on training laid the groundwork for his long and impactful career in film sound.

Career and Professional Activities

Over the course of several decades, Hassan Zahedi has worked in various branches of cinematic sound production, including sound recording, location sound, re-recording mixing, and occasionally acting. His collaborations with major filmmakers and his participation in many important films have made him one of the respected names behind the scenes of Iranian cinema.

He has contributed to numerous projects that are considered milestones of modern Iranian cinema.

Filmography

The professional works of Hassan Zahedi can be categorized into four main sections: acting, sound recording, location sound, and sound mixing.

Acting

Hassan Zahedi has appeared as an actor in several films:

• Gold Runner (2018)
• Italy Italy (2016)
• The Recall (2011)
• The Disturbance (2001)

Sound Recordist (Production Sound)

Zahedi’s extensive career as a sound recordist includes work on many significant films:

• Iran Burger (2014)
• Guinness (2014)
• Mazar-e-Sharif (2014)
• The Vertical Horizon (2013)
• The Recall (2011)
• Self-Harm (2011)
• We Will Say Amen (2010)
• Bloody Orange (2010)
• Girls (2009)
• Hot Chocolate (2009)
• Penalty (2008)
• 24th Street (2008)
• About Elly (2008)
• Shadow of Fear (2008)
• The Familiar Soil (2007)
• Leila’s Dream (2007)
• Faithless (2006)
• Brick Boys (2006)
• Barefoot in Heaven (2005)
• Fireworks Wednesday (2005)
• Dawn (2005)
• Crime (2003)
• Unfinished Story (2003)
• Beautiful City (2003)
• Songs from My Homeland (2002)
• Dancing in the Dust (2002)
• Zamaneh (2001)
• The Bride of Rumeshkan (2001)
• The Last Game (2000)
• The Joke (1999)
• Glass Love (1999)
• City of Women (1998)
• Bits of Sunlight
• The Journey (1994)
• Sepidial (1993)
• The Morning After (1992)
• The Golden Tooth (1991)
• Life and Nothing More (1991)
• Shame (1991)
• Close-Up (1990)
• Journey of Love (1988)
• Tell Me About Tomorrow (1987)
• The Tenant (1986)
• Bashu, the Little Stranger (1986)
• Where Is the Friend’s House? (1986)
• Spring (1985)
• Mother (1984)

Location Sound Recording

He has also served as location sound recordist on:

• The Joke (1999)
• Sanam (1999)
• To Be or Not to Be (1998)
• Ugly and Beautiful (1998)
• The Jar (1991)
• Life and Nothing More (1991)
• Under the City Roofs (1989)

Re-recording Mixer

Hassan Zahedi has mixed the sound of a substantial number of films, including:

• Valley of a Thousand Lanterns (1993)
• Sepidial (1993)
• The Morning After (1992)
• The Golden Tooth (1991)
• Life and Nothing More (1991)
• Shame (1991)
• Close-Up (1990)
• Hamoun (1990)
• Journey of Love (1988)
• Tell Me About Tomorrow (1987)
• The Tenant (1986)
• Bashu, the Little Stranger (1986)
• Where Is the Friend’s House? (1986)
• Gall (1986)
• Spring (1985)
• Ayyaran and Tàrràran (1985)
• Mother (1984)

Awards and Honors

Throughout his long career, Hassan Zahedi has been recognized for his contributions to Iranian cinema. One of the most notable acknowledgments took place in August 2019, when:

• On August 20, 2019, during the 21st Annual Iran Cinema Celebration (House of Cinema), a special tribute ceremony was held in honor of Hassan Zahedi alongside three other veteran artists at the Ivan Shams Hall in Tehran.

This tribute reflects the high regard in which his decades of artistic and technical contributions are held.