Ali Soozandeh

A visually captivating auteur, Ali Soozandeh was born in 1970 in Shiraz, Iran. He has been actively directing films since the late 90s, primarily in the animation and drama genres, with his most prominent work being "Tehran Taboo" which gained international acclaim and won several awards. His authorial style is marked by a stark use of animation to depict gritty, socio-political themes, and his films often portray the underbelly of Iranian society. Ali Soozandeh, with his courage to challenge societal norms through his craft, is a trailblazer in Iranian cinema.