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Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian film director acclaimed for his intricate moral dramas, winning two Academy Awards for Best International Feature.
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Which Asghar Farhadi films won the Academy Award for Best International Feature?
Asghar Farhadi has won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film twice. His 2011 domestic drama "A Separation" and his 2016 film "The Salesman" both took home the prestigious Oscar for Iran.
What are the main themes explored in Asghar Farhadi's movies?
Farhadi is globally acclaimed for his intricate moral dramas that explore the nuances of class, family secrets, and the Iranian justice system. Films like "A Separation" demonstrate his signature style of withholding easy answers and refusing to provide clear heroes or villains.
Did Asghar Farhadi direct any films outside of Iran?
Yes, Farhadi directed the 2018 Spanish-language psychological thriller "Everybody Knows," starring real-life couple Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. He also directed the 2022 film "A Hero," which was set and filmed in Iran.
Why didn't Asghar Farhadi attend the 2017 Oscars ceremony in person?
Farhadi boycotted the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony in protest of the Trump administration's travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, including Iran. Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-American astronaut, read a statement on his behalf when "The Salesman" won Best International Feature Film.
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