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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar, RCD Media host masterclasses with Oscar-winning filmmaker
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar supported a sold-out masterclass organised by RCD Media, one of its licensed companies. The two-day event brought acclaimed French-Iranian filmmaker and two-time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi to Qatar. Held on May 27 and 28, the masterclass welcomed 60 attendees from across the country's creative and filmmaking community. Farhadi, an Academy Award winner whose films have also earned the Golden Bear in Berlin and the Grand Prix at Cannes, is internationally known for A Separation (2011) and The Salesman (2016). He is widely regarded for his ability to craft emotionally layered stories that explore moral conflict and social complexity. His presence in Qatar marks a significant moment for the local film scene, offering emerging talent direct insight into the craft of one of the most influential contemporary directors. The masterclass reflects Media City Qatar's ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of content creators and emerging talent, in alignment with its mandate to advance the country's production sector and creative economy.
Broadcast Pro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Asghar Farhadi to lead screenwriting and directing masterclass in Dubai
The masterclass will be conducted in Persian with simultaneous English translation. Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi is set to lead a two-day masterclass in Dubai on May 30 and 31 (corresponding to the 9th and 10th of Khordad), marking his first such event in the city. Organised by Bamdad International House in collaboration with Tangie Event & Media Production, the masterclass promises a rare opportunity for cinema enthusiasts and professionals to engage directly with the filmmaker. The first session will focus on the art of screenwriting, taking participants through the entire process from concept development to final script. The second day will shift to the craft of directing, offering insights into Farhadi's unique creative approach behind the camera. Farhadi, a two-time Academy Award winner for A Separation and The Salesman, is known for his deeply human narratives and nuanced storytelling. His work has earned numerous international honours, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival for A Hero and the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival for About Elly. The latter film notably marked a turning point in modern cinema, prompting praise from legendary actor Robert De Niro, who described it as 'a mesmerising story that breaks through borders and deepens our understanding of a shared world.' Farhadi began his cinematic career with his first feature film, Dancing in the Dust in 2003. His international fame grew with his fourth film, About Elly, in 2009, which won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival. Asghar Farhadi has significantly enhanced the status of Iranian cinema on the international stage. His films are known for their narrative style that addresses social and ethical issues through multi-dimensional and realistic characters. Farhadi uses everyday tensions and intricate details to build dramatic plots that explore themes such as honour, justice and human relationships. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Farhadi has been named among Foreign Policy magazine's top 100 global thinkers and was awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters, a testament to his impact on global arts and culture. The upcoming masterclass will be conducted in Persian, with simultaneous English translation available, allowing a broader international audience to benefit from Farhadi's insights and experience.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Asghar Farhadi to Direct ‘Parallel Tales' in Paris With Powerful French Cast, Including Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, Adam Bessa (EXCLUSIVE)
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Twelve years after making his French-language directorial debut with 'The Past,' two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film, 'Parallel Tales.' The film, whose plot remains under wraps, brings together a powerful French cast, including Isabelle Huppert ('Elle'), Virginie Efira ('Benedetta'), Vincent Cassel ('Black Swan'), Pierre Niney ('The Count of Monte Cristo') and Adam Bessa ('Ghost Trail'). Iconic French actor Catherine Deneuve will also make an appearance in the film. More from Variety Produced by long-time collaborator Alexandre Mallet-Guy alongside with Asghar Farhadi and David Levine, the prestige project will be launched by Charades and UTA Independent Film Group at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. Charades will handle international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group will rep U.S. rights. Farhadi is set to begin production on 'Parallel Tales' in Paris this fall. The Iranian director's most recent film, 'A Hero,' earned the Grand Prize at Cannes in 2021 and was nominated for a Golden Globe. 'Parallel Tales' marks Farhadi's eagerly awaited follow up to 'A Hero' which earned the Grand Prize at Cannes in 2021. The helmer, who is attached to France through his friendship and collaboration with Mallet-Guy, previously struck a chord with 'The Past' which starred Tahar Rahim and Berenice Bejo. The movie competed at Cannes in 2013 and won best actress for Bejo, and received five César nominations and a Golden Globe nomination in 2014. Besides 'The Past,' Mallet-Guy's Paris-based company Memento Production three more films by Farhadi, 'The Salesman,' which won two awards at Cannes for its screenplay and lead actor in 2016, and the Oscar for best foreign language film the following year; 'Everybody Knows,' Farhadi's Spanish-language debut starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, which opened and competed at Cannes in 2018; and lastly 'A Hero.' On top of producing, Memento, which is one of France's leading distribution companies, will handle the release 'Parallel Tales' in France. The cast of 'Parallel Tales' is particularly exciting as it mixes some of the biggest names in French cinema from different generations and cinematic horizons, notably Huppert and Efira, and Cassel and Niney, whose recent epic film 'The Count of Monte-Cristo' was France's second biggest box office hit in 2024 with 10 million admissions sold. Bessa, meanwhile, is a rising French talent who was nominated for a Cesar Award for his performance in 'Ghost Trail' earlier this year. 'Parallel Tales' is expected to be theatrically released in France in the Spring of 2026. The film will be an official French-Italian-Belgian coproduction between Alexandre Mallet-Guy's Memento Production in France, Andrea Occhipinti's Lucky Red in Italy, and André Logie's Panache Productions and Gaëtan David's La Compagnie Cinématographique in Belgium. Anonymous Content in the US will also co-produce the film. Memento Production, whose auteur-driven production credits include Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Palme d'Or 'Winter Sleep' and 'On Barren Weeds,' is headed for a strong Cannes Film Festival with Tarik Saleh's 'Eagles of The Republic' set to world premiere in competition. 'Eagles of The Republic' will reteam Mallet-Guy's Memento Production with Saleh following 'Cairo Conspiracy' which had won best script at Cannes in 2022. Anonymous Content's credits include Oscar-winning films such as 'The Revenant,' 'Spotlight,' 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and 'Mr. Robot,' along with recent and upcoming projects such as 'The Nickel Boys,' 'True Detective: Season 4,' Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer,' 'East of Eden' starring Florence Pugh, and 'Neuromancer' starring Callum Turner. Executive producer credits include Carole Baraton, Yohann Comte, Pierre Mazars, Yousra Filali, Stefano Massenzi, Chadwick Prichard, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Maciej Musial and Lila Yacoub. Asghar Farhadi Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Asghar Farhadi Sets Paris-Shot Film ‘Parallel Tales' With Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney & Adam Bessa
Asghar Farhadi will shoot his next film Parallel Tales in Paris this coming fall, with Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney and Adam Bessa in the cast. It is the Oscar-winning Iranian director's first feature since A Hero, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2021. More from Deadline Ruben Östlund To Mentor Emerging Directors At France's Les Arcs Film Fest Along Euro Industry Pros Katrin Pors, Gaia Furrer & Olivier Barbier Taraneh Alidoosti: European Film Institutions, Festivals Join Calls For Iranian Actress To Be Released Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Demands Release Of Arrested Actress Taraneh Alidoosti Parallel Tales marks Farhadi's second French-language film after The Past with Tahar Rahim and Berenice Bejo, who won Best Actress award for her performance at Cannes in 2013. The feature will be produced by Alexandre Mallet-Guy alongside Farhadi and David Levine. Mallet-Guy has worked with Farhadi on all of his films starting with and since The Past, having originally connected with the director as the French distributor of his earlier titles including About Elly and A Separation. The film is an official French-Italian-Belgian coproduction between Mallet-Guy's Memento Production in France, Andrea Occhipinti's Lucky Red in Italy, and André Logie's Panache Productions and Gaëtan David's La Compagnie Cinématographique in Belgium. Anonymous Content in the US will also co-produce the film. Charades and UTA Independent Film Group will launch the film at the Cannes Film Festival. Charades will handle international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group will rep U.S. rights. Memento will handle distribution in France. The film is set for theatrical release in France in the spring of 2026. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'We Were Liars' Show So Far 'Wednesday' Season 2: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
