Lisa Farzaneh

Celebrated for her evocative storytelling, Lisa Farzaneh, born in 1973, is an accomplished director hailing from the cultural city of Tehran, Iran. Her active years span from the late 1990s to the present, with her main filmmaking genres being drama, documentary, and short films. Farzaneh has crafted powerful stories in films such as "Qaleh," which won her numerous awards, and her unique authorial style often explores the intersections of culture and identity, garnering critical acclaim. Despite her numerous accolades and accomplishments, Lisa Farzaneh remains a humble artist, ever dedicated to her craft and the power of cinema to evoke empathy and understanding.