Kamal Tabrizi Information

Kamal Mosaffa Tabrizi, born on September 27, 1959, in Tehran, is a prominent Iranian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is one of the influential filmmakers of post-revolutionary Iranian cinema.

Education and Early Career

Kamal Tabrizi graduated in Cinema and Television from the University of Art in Tehran. He began his artistic journey in 1979 with Tehran’s Free Cinema movement and served as the head of the Education Department at the Islamic Center for Film Training between 1980 and 1983.

Tabrizi also participated as a photographer and cinematographer during the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in Iran. His cinematic career began in 1985 as the cinematographer for Illusion by Saeed Hajimirzaei. He later worked as a consultant on Identity, directed by Ebrahim Hatamikia.

Cinematic Contributions

Tabrizi has worked in various aspects of filmmaking, including editing, production, costume and set design, cinematography, screenwriting, and directing.

Notable Films

1. The Lizard (2004)
2. Leili Is With Me (1996)
3. The Wind Carpet (2002)
4. A Piece of Bread (2005)
5. Sweet Taste of Imagination (2015)
6. We Are All Together (2019)
7. Peaceful Streets (2011)
8. Earth Runner (2009)
9. Mother’s Love (1997)
10. Sheida (1998)

Television Works

1. The Old Land
2. Shahriar
3. Stories by the River

Awards and Recognition

Tabrizi has won numerous awards at national and international festivals, including:

• The Special Jury Prize at the Fajr Film Festival
• Best Director Award at the Cairo International Film Festival

Legacy and Influence

Kamal Tabrizi is one of Iran’s most influential filmmakers, known for his creative and diverse works that combine humor, social critique, and compelling human narratives. Through his contributions across various facets of filmmaking and collaborations with top Iranian actors, he has carved a unique place in Iranian cinema and continues to create impactful works.