Ebrahim Golestan
Known for
Directing
Born
October 19, 1922
Birthplace
Shiraz, Iran
Died
August 22, 2023 (aged 100)
Biography
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.
Best known work
The House Is Black
1963
The Brick and the Mirror
1966
A Fire
1961
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries
1974
See You Friday, Robinson
2022
The Crown Jewels of Iran
1965
The Hills of Marlik
1964
Harvest and Seed
1965
Wave, Coral and Rock
1962
Scenes from A Separation
2018Filmography
TBA
Fannizadehas Himself
2022
See You Friday, Robinsonas Self
2018
Scenes from A Separationas Self
2018
Ebrahim Golestan, Full stopas Himself
2013
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Islandas Himself
2011
Bonjour Monsieur Ghaffarias self
2008
1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteriesas Narrator (voice), Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Cinematography
1966
The House of GodWriter
1966
Kharab-abadDirector
1966
The Brick and the Mirroras Voice on the radio (uncredited), Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
1965
Harvest and Seedas Director, Director, Writer
1965
The Crown Jewels of Iranas Narrator (voice), Director, Writer
1964
The Hills of Marlikas Narrator (voice), Director, Writer
1963
The House Is Blackas Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Producer
1962
Wave, Coral and Rockas Voice (Persian Version), Director, Writer
1962
Water and FireDirector
1961
A FireDirector, Writer, Producer
1961
CourtshipDirector