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Hossein Amini

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Hossein Amini is a British-Iranian screenwriter and director recognized for his work in psychological dramas and thrillers. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for his 1997 adaptation of Henry James's novel "The Wings of the Dove." Amini also wrote the screenplay for the 2011 crime film "Drive," adapting James Sallis's novel. His other screenwriting credits include "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "The Two Faces of January," the latter of which marked his feature directorial debut.

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What screenplay earned Hossein Amini an Academy Award nomination?

Hossein Amini received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Wings of the Dove, based on Henry James's 1902 novel. The film was released in 1997 and starred Helena Bonham Carter.

Did Hossein Amini write the screenplay for Drive?

Yes, Amini wrote the screenplay for Drive, the 2011 crime thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Ryan Gosling plays the unnamed driver, whose quiet work as a stunt driver and getaway driver becomes entangled with organized crime.

What film did Hossein Amini direct?

Amini made his feature directing debut with The Two Faces of January in 2014. The thriller adapts Patricia Highsmith's novel and stars Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst, and Oscar Isaac.

What kind of films is Hossein Amini known for?

His work often combines psychological tension, morally compromised characters, and literary source material. Examples include The Wings of the Dove, Drive, and The Two Faces of January.