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Bahman Farmanara
Iranian films examining memory, mortality and society.
Prince Ehtedjab · Smell of Camphor, Scent of Jasmine
- Born
- 23 January 1942
- Birthplace
- Isfahan
More people
Bahman Farmanara
Iranian director, writer and producer who also helped bring other filmmakers’ work to the screen. His career includes periods in Iran, Europe and Canada.
Early life
Film education
Chose cinema rather than joining his family’s textile business. Studied abroad and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1966.
Career
- 1960s
Broadcasting
Joined Iranian radio and television after military service.
- 1970s
Production
Produced films by Abbas Kiarostami, Bahram Bayzai and others.
- 1980s
Canada and return
Established film activities in Vancouver before returning to Iran.
Selected work
Prince Ehtedjab
Adapted Houshang Golshiri’s novel.
Smell of Camphor, Scent of Jasmine
Directed and starred in the film.
A Little Kiss
Continued his feature-film work.
Beyond work
Public life
Registered as a presidential candidate in Iran in 2013.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Pixoos. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.