Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
October 19, 1922
Died
August 22, 2023 (age 100)
Place of Birth
Shiraz, Iran
Also Known As
Ebrahim Taghavi Shirazi
Ebrahim Gulistan
ابراهیم گلستان
Ebrahim Golestan
Biography
Ebrahim Golestan (Taghavi Shirazi) (also spelt Ibrahim Golestan, Persian: ابراهیم گلستان), (born October 19, 1922 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker and literary figure with a career spanning half a century. He has lived in Sussex, United Kingdom, since 1975.
He was closely associated with the controversial and eminent Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad until her death, whom he met at his studio in 1958. He is said to have inspired her to live more independently.
Known For
Film
The Brick and the Mirror
Voice on the radio (uncredited)
1966
Film
Fannizadeh
Himself
Film
Scenes from A Separation
Self
2018
Film
See You Friday, Robinson
Self
2022
Film
The House Is Black
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1963
Film
The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries
Narrator (voice)
1974
Film
Ebrahim Golestan, Full stop
Himself
2018
Film
The Crown Jewels of Iran
Narrator (voice)
1965
Film
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island
Himself
2013
Film
Harvest and Seed
Director
1965
Film
Wave, Coral and Rock
Voice (Persian Version)
1962
Film
Bonjour Monsieur Ghaffari
self
2011
Film
Moon Sun Flower Game: A True Fairytale
Self
2008
Film
The Hills of Marlik
Narrator (voice)
1964
Filmography
2022FilmSee You Friday, Robinsonas Self2018FilmScenes from A Separationas Self2018FilmEbrahim Golestan, Full stopas Himself2013FilmSimin, Resident of a Wandering Islandas Himself2011FilmBonjour Monsieur Ghaffarias self2008FilmMoon Sun Flower Game: A True Fairytaleas Self1974FilmThe Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteriesas Narrator (voice)1966FilmThe Brick and the Mirroras Voice on the radio (uncredited)1965FilmHarvest and Seedas Director1965FilmThe Crown Jewels of Iranas Narrator (voice)1964FilmThe Hills of Marlikas Narrator (voice)1963FilmThe House Is Blackas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)1962FilmWave, Coral and Rockas Voice (Persian Version)—FilmFannizadehas Himself