Kaveh Mazaheri
- Director
- Writer
Kaveh Mazaheri, a highly respected figure among the fresh wave of Iranian independent filmmakers, has been celebrated for his unique style, profound narratives, and insightful portrayals of complex human relationships.
Mazaheri's short film RETOUCH has received widespread recognition, making a mark as the most acclaimed short film in the history of Iranian cinema. It has won over 90 international and several Oscar-qualifying awards, including those from prestigious festivals like Tribeca, Krakow, Stockholm, Tirana, and Palm Springs ShortFest in 2017. RETOUCH's accolades have earned it a special display at the Iranian Cinema Museum in Tehran. His latest short film, FUNFAIR, qualified for the Oscars in 2019.
Mazaheri embarked on his professional cinema career in 2020 with his film, BOTOX. Amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the film had a triumphant world premiere at the Torino Film Festival, earning the coveted Best Film and Best Screenplay awards. Additionally, at the Fajr International Film Festival, Iran's most prestigious film event, BOTOX received the accolade for the best debut feature film.
Mazaheri's short film RETOUCH has received widespread recognition, making a mark as the most acclaimed short film in the history of Iranian cinema. It has won over 90 international and several Oscar-qualifying awards, including those from prestigious festivals like Tribeca, Krakow, Stockholm, Tirana, and Palm Springs ShortFest in 2017. RETOUCH's accolades have earned it a special display at the Iranian Cinema Museum in Tehran. His latest short film, FUNFAIR, qualified for the Oscars in 2019.
Mazaheri embarked on his professional cinema career in 2020 with his film, BOTOX. Amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the film had a triumphant world premiere at the Torino Film Festival, earning the coveted Best Film and Best Screenplay awards. Additionally, at the Fajr International Film Festival, Iran's most prestigious film event, BOTOX received the accolade for the best debut feature film.