Abolfazl Jalili
Abolfazl Jalili is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. He belongs to the Iranian new wave movement.
Jalili studied directing at the Iranian College of Dramatic Arts, then worked for national television, where he produced several children's films. His 'Det' Means Girl won prizes at the Venice Film Festival and Nantes. He was one of Rotterdam's Film Makers in Focus in 1999.
Filmography
1983 Milad1985 Spring1987 Scabies1995 Det Means Girl1996 A True Story1992-1998 Dance of Dust1998 Don1999 Tales of Kish 2001 Delbaran2003 Abjad2005 Full or Empty2007 HafezRepresentative awards and honors
- Golden Montgolfiere, Nantes Three Continents Festival, 2001.
- Golden Palm, nominated, 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
- Don Quixote Award, Locarno International Film Festival, 1999.
- Silver Leopard, 51st Locarno International Film Festival, 1998.
- Solidarity Prize, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 1998.
- Golden Montgolfiere, Nantes Three Continents Festival, 1996.
- Golden Osella, Venice Film Festival, 1995.
- Golden Lion, nominated, Venice Film Festival, 1991.