Hamid Mojtahedi
Hamid Mojtahedi (Persian: حمید مجتهدی) was an Iranian director and cinematographer who is best known for his documentaries.
Hamid Mojtahedi
- Name
- Hamid Mojtahedi
- Born
- 1942
- Birthplace
- Tehran, Iran
- Died
- 23 June 2021
- Occupation
- Director, cinematographer, photographer
- Spouse
- * Fatemeh Mahdavinejad
- Nationality
- Iran
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Hamid Mojtahedi • Native Name — حمید مجتهدی • Born — 1942 • Birthplace — Tehran, Iran • Died — 23 June 2021 • Place of death — Tehran, Iran • Occupation — Director, cinematographer, photographer • Years Active — 1965–2021 • Spouse — * Fatemeh Mahdavinejad • Children — 2
Life and career
Life and career
Mojtahedi graduated in cinematography and photography from University of London and after that, specialization on camera and lighting from UCLA. He has been the cinematographer and producer of some feature films in Iran, USA and Canada. Mojtahedi is well known for creating the Iran Documentary TV series that shows IRAN in new and pretty shots. He also was the friend of Moustapha Akkad and has cooperation with him in filming The Messenger and Lion of the Desert.
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
• Beyond the 7th Door (1978) • Bar faraz-e asemanha (1980) • Mah-e asal (1976) • Se nafar rooy-e khat (1976) • Kandu (1975) • Zabih (1975) • Kafar (1972) • Sange sabour (1968) • Darvazehe Taghdir (1965)
Director
Director
• Darvazehe Taghdir (1965) • Iran Documentary (2001-20??)
Thanks
Thanks
• Mehman-e-Maman (2004)
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