'Abolfazl Jalili' (, born
1957 in
Saveh,
Iran) is an internationally acclaimed
Iranian (Persian) film director. He belongs to Iranian ''
new wave'' movement.
Abolfazl Jalili studied directing at the Iranian College of Dramatic Arts, then worked for national television (
IRIB) where he produced several children's films. His 'Det' Means Girl (1994) won prizes in
Venice film festival and
Nantes. He was one of
Rotterdam's Film Makers in Focus in 1999.
Representative awards and honors
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Golden Montgolfiere, Nantes Three Continents Festival, 2001.
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Golden Palm, ''nominated'',
Cannes Film Festival, 1999.
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Don Quixote Award,
Locarno International Film Festival, 1999.
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Golden Leopard, ''nominated'', Locarno International Film Festival, 1999.
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Silver Leopard, 51st Locarno International Film Festival, 1998.
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Silver Leopard, Locarno International Film Festival, 1998.
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Golden Leopard, ''nominated'', Locarno International Film Festival, 1998.
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Silver Seashell, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 1998
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Golden Seashell, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 1998
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Golden Montgolfiere, Nantes Three Continents Festival, 1996.
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Golden Osella,
Venice Film Festival, 1995.
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Silver Lion for Best Director, Venice Film Festival, 1995.
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Golden Lion, ''nominated'', Venice Film Festival, 1991.
See also
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Iranian cinema
External Links
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Delbaran at
Jaman