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Ebrahim Golestan
Born 1922-10-19Shiraz, Iran
Ebrahim Golestan (Taghavi Shirazi) (also spelt Ibrahim Golestan, Persian: ابراهیم گلستان), (born October 19, 1922 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker and literary figure with a career spanning half a century. He has lived in Sussex, United Kingdom, since 1975. He was closely associated with the controversial and eminent Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad until her death, whom he met at his studio in 1958. He is said to have inspired her to live more independently.
Screen work
Movies & roles
See You Friday, RobinsonSelfScenes from A SeparationSelfEbrahim Golestan, Full stopHimselfSimin, Resident of a Wandering IslandHimselfBonjour Monsieur GhaffariselfMoon Sun Flower Game: A True FairytaleSelfThe Ghost Valley's Treasure MysteriesNarrator (voice)The Brick and the MirrorVoice on the radio (uncredited)Harvest and SeedDirectorThe Crown Jewels of IranNarrator (voice)The Hills of MarlikNarrator (voice)The House Is BlackNarrator (voice) (uncredited)Wave, Coral and RockVoice (Persian Version)FannizadehHimself