Mohsen Gharaei

• Name — Mohsen Gharaei • Born — January 27, 1984 • Birthplace — Behshahr, Iran • Education — University of Tehran • Occupation — Film director and screenwriter • Years Active — 2007. now

• Year — Title — Director — Screenwriter — Editor • 2012 — Don't Be Tired! • 2013 — The Right to Remain Silent • 2016 — Passageway Barrier • 2018 — Qasr-e Shirin • 2020 — Without Everything • 2026 — Falling House

• Year — Title — Director — Screenwriter — Editor • 2022 — Women's Secret Network • Illustration — Gharaei in 2019

Qaraei's film Qasr-e Shirin (2018) earned him the Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay at the 37th Fajr Film Festival. The film, a drama, was well-received for its storytelling and character development. In 2020, Qaraei directed and co-wrote Without Everything, a social drama adapted from Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play The Visit. The film premiered at the 39th Fajr Film Festival, where it won multiple awards, including the Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Music, Best Costume Design, and a Jury Special Award. It was also nominated for Best Director and Best Film, among others. The film was released in Iranian cinemas on 15 December 2021 and grossed over 9.4 billion toman at the box office.

• Year — Festival — Award — Work — Result • 2018 — Fajr Film Festival — Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay — Qasr-e Shirin • 2020 — Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay — Without Everything • Jury Special Award • Crystal Simorgh for Best Director