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Reza Khatibi
Directing films between Iran and France.
7 Days in Tehran · L’Enclave
- Born
- 27 June 1969
- Birthplace
- Tehran
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Reza Khatibi
Reza Khatibi is an Iranian filmmaker whose films include 7 Days in Tehran and Brawl in the Wedding.
Early life
Training
Moved to France at sixteen and joined theatre training led by Jean Darnel.
Career
- Early career
Short films
Made L’Enfer and Le Tourbillon with a group of actors.
- 2002
Feature debut
Directed 7 Days in Tehran.
- 2016
3D filmmaking
Directed Brawl in the Wedding.
Selected work
7 Days in Tehran
A first feature made with theatre colleagues.
L’Enclave
A thriller.
Brawl in the Wedding
A 3D feature.
Beyond work
Encouraging younger filmmakers
In a 2011 interview, spoke of choosing younger collaborators for their willingness to experiment. He argued that digital equipment could open opportunities, while a strong idea and screenplay remained essential.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Encouraging younger filmmakers — biographical source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: RAFT FILMS. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.