
Karim Lakzadeh
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Shiraz, Iran
Biography
Karim Lakzadeh studied in a theater school and came to Tehran to start his undergrad studies in Cinema. Karim started his work by making several short films such as The Gambler and participated in some reputed film festivals such as FIFF. His feature film Red Head has competed in the Mannheim-Heidelberg film festival, as well as his last feature film which participated in Fantaspua Festival in 2021. He is an independent filmmaker and he prefers alternative fiction and multi-genre forms of storytelling. A common experimental taste can be seen in his works throughout these years.
Best known work
Filmography
2026
Living Twice, Dying ThriceDirector, Writer, Director of Photography
2023
Dark MatterDirector, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor, Production Design
2021
The Great LeapDirector, Writer
2018
Theatrical KissDirector, Writer
2017
The ReadheadDirector, Writer
2016
A Girl in the RoomDirector, Writer
2016
GamblerDirector, Writer
2016
ScissorDirector
2014
ZhilaDirector, Writer








