Education and Early Career: Ghobadi moved to Tehran to study film at the Iranian Broadcasting College. He started his career by making short films about Kurdish life, which quickly caught attention. His short film “Life in Fog” won many awards and showed his talent as a filmmaker.
Facing Political Challenges: Even though he became successful, Ghobadi faced many problems from the Iranian government. His films often talked about tough issues like poverty and war, which led to censorship. For example, his movie “No One Knows About Persian Cats” (2009), about Tehran’s underground music scene, was made secretly and brought him more trouble with the authorities.
Personal and Professional Struggles: Ghobadi’s dedication to showing the real life of Kurdish and Iranian people came with a price. He often had to deal with political pressure and censorship. But he never gave up on his goal to tell the truth through his films, even when it was hard.
Rise to Fame: Ghobadi’s unique way of telling stories and focusing on Kurdish issues earned him many awards and fans around the world. Films like “Turtles Can Fly” (2004) and “Half Moon” (2006) made him even more famous, showing that he could mix personal stories with important social messages.
Recent Work and Current Projects: Recently, Ghobadi has continued to make films that push boundaries. He explores themes like identity and the struggles of the Kurdish people. His latest projects show that he is still a key voice in cinema, standing up for those who are often ignored.
Real Name: Bahman Ghobadi
Date of Birth: February 1, 1969
Birth Place: Baneh, Kurdistan Province, Iran
Residence: Divides his time between Iran and various international locations for his film projects.
Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Nationality: Iranian
Religion: Not publicly disclosed
Partner: Not publicly disclosed
Father: Not publicly disclosed
Mother: Not publicly disclosed
Horoscope: Aquarius
Age: 55 (as of 2024)
Height: Approximately 5’9″ (175 cm)
Body Type: Average
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black