Ebrahim Golestan
Directing
Biography
Ebrahim Golestan (Taghavi Shirazi) (also spelt Ibrahim Golestan, Persian: ابراهیم گلستان), (born October 19, 1922 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker and literary figure with a career spanning half a century. He has lived in Sussex, United Kingdom, since 1975.
He was closely associated with the controversial and eminent Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad until her death, whom he met at his studio in 1958. He is said to have inspired her to live more independently.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ebrahim Golestan
A Fire
1961
Filmography
Acting (14)
2022
See You Friday, Robinsonas Self
6.4
2018
Scenes from A Separationas Self
0.5
2018
Ebrahim Golestan, Full stopas Himself
2013
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Islandas Himself
2011
Bonjour Monsieur Ghaffarias self
2008
1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteriesas Narrator (voice)
6.4
1966
The Brick and the Mirroras Voice on the radio (uncredited)
8.1
1965
Harvest and Seedas Director
9.0
1965
The Crown Jewels of Iranas Narrator (voice)
5.2
1964
The Hills of Marlikas Narrator (voice)
6.0
1963
The House Is Blackas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
7.4
1962
Wave, Coral and Rockas Voice (Persian Version)
7.0
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Fannizadehas Himself
Production & Directing (25)
1974
6.4
1974
6.4
1974
6.4
1974
6.4
1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure MysteriesCinematography
6.4
1966
The House of GodWriter
1966
Kharab-abadDirector
1966
The Brick and the MirrorDirector
8.1
1966
The Brick and the MirrorWriter
8.1
1966
The Brick and the MirrorProducer
8.1
1966
The Brick and the MirrorEditor
8.1
1965
Harvest and SeedDirector
9.0
1965
Harvest and SeedWriter
9.0
1965
The Crown Jewels of IranDirector
5.2
1965
The Crown Jewels of IranWriter
5.2
1964
The Hills of MarlikDirector
6.0
1964
The Hills of MarlikWriter
6.0
1963
The House Is BlackProducer
7.4
1962
Wave, Coral and RockDirector
7.0
1962
Wave, Coral and RockWriter
7.0
1962
Water and FireDirector
1961
A FireDirector
7.4
1961
A FireWriter
7.4
1961
A FireProducer
7.4
1961
CourtshipDirector
10.0