Ebrahim Golestan

Ebrahim Golestan

Born 19 October 1922 in Shiraz, Iran

Died 22 August 2023 (aged 100)

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.

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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.

Director

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1966
The Brick and the Mirror Director
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1961
A Fire Director
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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Director
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1965
The Crown Jewels of Iran Director

Actor

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1963
The House Is Black Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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1966
The Brick and the Mirror Voice on the radio (uncredited)
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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Narrator (voice)
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2022
See You Friday, Robinson Self

Writer

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1966
The Brick and the Mirror Writer
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1961
A Fire Writer
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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Writer
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1965
The Crown Jewels of Iran Writer

Producer

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1963
The House Is Black Producer
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1966
The Brick and the Mirror Producer
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1961
A Fire Producer
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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Producer

Editor

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1966
The Brick and the Mirror Editor
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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Editor
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1957
From a Drop to the Sea Editor

Crew

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1974
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries Cinematography
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1957
From a Drop to the Sea Cinematography