Bahman Motamedian


Bahman Motamedian is an Iranian filmmaker, photographer, writer and script writer. He was born in Tehran, Iran. Motamedian belongs to the so-called "new wave" of Iranian cinema.
Bahman Motamedian is also has been involved in over twenty works, including shorts film, documentaries film, video art and theater.

Motamedian made his first feature film, titled "Khastegi" in 2008. "Khastegi" was shown in the official selection of 65th Venice International Film Festival as the "surprise film" in 2008.
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Screen Writing for Television Series

Awards and nominations

"Aquarium" has been screened at

"Khastegi" (Sex My Life) has been screened at

Play Directing/ Stage Directing

Published Stories

  • The Big Overcoat /Short Story Collection
  • The Sound of Train Whistling /Short Story

Solo Exhibition

Group Exhibition

  • Youth Cinéma Institute /Photography /1991 /Tehran

Educational-backgrounds

  • Tehran Azad University /Master of Play Directing /1996-1997 /Tehran
  • Tehran Azad University /Bachelor of Industrial Engineering /1995 /Tehran
  • Studying Theatre for two years and joining to /1994 /Tehran
  • Experimental Theater Institute
  • Art University /Film Directing Major /1992-1994 /Tehran
  • Studying Photography at Youth Cinema Institute /1990 /Tehran
  • and working as a Professional Photographer
  • High School Diploma /1989 /Tehran