Mani Haghighi

Acclaimed Iranian storyteller, Mani Haghighi, was born in 1969 in Tehran, Iran, and has been actively directing films since 2003. He is renowned for his unique blend of drama and dark comedy, with his most notable works including "Men at Work" (2006), "Modest Reception" (2012), and "A Dragon Arrives!" (2016), the latter of which earned him a competition slot at the Berlin International Film Festival. Haghighi's authorial style is characterized by his ability to fuse sociopolitical commentary with absurdist humor, creating a cinematic experience that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. Beyond his filmmaker persona, Mani Haghighi is an intellectual and a humorist who finds a way to reflect the beautiful complexities of Iranian society through his captivating lens.