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Nasser Taghvai is known for directing.
Born in Iran (died at age 84).
Recipient of the Palme d'Or.
Nasser Taghvai has 6 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Biography
Naser Taghvai is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. After early experiences as a story writer, he began filming documentaries in 1967. He made his debut, Tranquility in the Presence of Others, in 1970 and gained the attention of Iranian critics. He became famous by directing the TV series My Uncle Napoleon. His concern for the ethnography and atmosphere of southern Iran is notable in his films. Most of his works have been based on novels. Captain Khorshid is an adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's To Have and Have Not, which won the third prize at the 48th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland in 1988. In 1999 he directed a segment of the film Tales of Kish, which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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How old was Nasser Taghvai?
Nasser Taghvai was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was Nasser Taghvai born?
Nasser Taghvai was born in Iran.
What movies or shows has Nasser Taghvai been in?
Nasser Taghvai has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Unruled Paper (2002), Tales of Kish (1999), Ey Iran (1990), Captain Khorshid (1987), Dear Uncle Napoleon (1976).
What is Nasser Taghvai known for?
Nasser Taghvai is primarily known as a director. Naser Taghvai is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. After early experiences as a story writer, he began…
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