Farhad Delaram
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Farhad Delaram (born 1988) is an Iranian filmmaker, screenwriter and director. Born in Tehran, Iran, he studied cinema at the University of Tehran, where he completed a master's degree. He has worked as an independent filmmaker and screenwriter and has directed a number of short films and one feature film.[1]
| Farhad Delaram | |
|---|---|
| Native name | فرهاد دل آرام |
| Born | 1988 Tehran, Iran |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Iranian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Tehran |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Tehran |
| 💼 Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| 📆 Years active | 2010s–present |
| Notable work | Tattoo; Achilles |
| 🏅 Awards | Crystal Bear |
Early life and education
Farhad Delaram was born in 1988 in Tehran, Iran. He studied cinema at the University of Tehran and completed a master's degree in film. During his studies, he focused on sound in poetic cinema and published academic work concerning sound and cinema.[2]
Career
Delaram began directing short films in the 2010s. His early films include Wax (2014), Garbage Dance (2015), Like the Last Day (2016), and Away from Home (2017).[3]
His short film Tattoo premiered at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in 2019. The film won the Crystal Bear for Best Short Film in the Generation 14plus section.[4]
Tattoo concerns a young Iranian woman attempting to renew her driver's licence who becomes the subject of an intrusive interrogation after officials notice her tattoo and a scar on her wrist. The film was subsequently screened at several international film festivals.
In 2020, Delaram participated in an artistic programme at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he directed the experimental short film Expo Pandemic, which documented empty spaces of the Akademie der Künste.
Achilles
Delaram's first feature film, Achilles (original title Ashil), was released in 2023. The film is an international co-production between Iran, Germany and France. Delaram wrote and directed the film.[5][6][7]
Achilles had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 and was subsequently screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Rome Film Festival and FilmFest Hamburg.[8]
The film stars Mirsaeed Molavian, Behdokht Valian, Roya Afshar and Neda Aghighi. The story follows a young filmmaker working in a hospital who encounters a woman being held in a psychiatric ward. The two leave the hospital together and travel through Iran.[9]
At the Rome Film Festival in 2023, Achilles received the Special Jury Award in the Progressive Cinema competition.[10]
At FilmFest Hamburg, Delaram received the Albert Wiederspiel Award for Achilles.
The film was also awarded Best Director at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona in 2023.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Wax | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2015 | Garbage Dance | Short film | Director |
| 2016 | Like the Last Day | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2017 | Away from Home | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2019 | Tattoo | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2020 | Expo Pandemic | Experimental short film | Director, cinematographer |
| 2021 | Sillage: Portrait of an Onlooker | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2022 | My Name Salma | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2023 | Achilles (Ashil) | Feature film | Director, writer |
Awards and recognition
- Crystal Bear for Best Short Film, Generation 14plus, Berlin International Film Festival (2019) – Tattoo[11][12]
- Golden Owl for Best Short Film, Tirana International Film Festival – Tattoo
- Special Jury Award, Rome Film Festival (2023) – Achilles[13]
- Albert Wiederspiel Award, FilmFest Hamburg (2023) – Achilles[14][15]
- Best Director, Asian Film Festival Barcelona (2023) – Achilles[16]
References
- ↑ Kotzathanasis, Panos (2024-03-17). "Film Review: Achilles (2023) by Farhad Delaram". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "Farhad Delaram". Junge Akademie, Akademie der Künste. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "Iran cinema present at Asian Film Festival Barcelona with 8 features". Tehran Times. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "2019 Berlinale Awards". Berlinale. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tatto by farhad delaram". frenchrivierafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "UCLA's Celebration of Iranian Cinema centers moving stories about searching for identity". UCLA. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ Tsipena, Yasmeen (2024-02-18). "SBIFF 2024: "Achilles" takes on the plight of Iranian artists | The Daily Nexus". Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "Achilles". San Sebastián International Film Festival. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (2023-08-28). "Iranian Movie 'Achilles' by 'Tattoo' Director Is Boarded by Visit Films Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "Rome Film Festival 2023 Winners". Rome Film Fest. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "2019 Berlinale Awards". Berlinale. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tattoo". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2026-09-04.
- ↑ "Rome Film Festival 2023 Winners". Rome Film Fest. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "FilmFest Hamburg Awards". FilmFest Hamburg. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "FilmFest Hamburg - Film-Info". www.filmfesthamburg.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ Admin (2023-01-24). "Farhad Delaram". Persian Film Festival Australia. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
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