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Amir Naderi
Writer 80 years old

Amir Naderi

Abadan, Khuzestan, Iran

Amir Naderi was born on August 15, 1946 in Abadan, Iran. He is a director and writer, known for 99 Homes (2014), A, B, C... Manhattan (1997) and The Runner (1984).

Filmography

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8 titles
Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Ramin Bahrani 2018 1h 40m 3.0

In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.

99 Homes

99 Homes

Ramin Bahrani 2014 1h 52m 6.3

After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.

Davandeh

Davandeh

Amir Naderi 1990 1h 34m 8.5

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.

Aab, baad, khaak

Aab, baad, khaak

Amir Naderi 1989 1h 15m 9.0

A young teenager returns home after an absence to find his village in Iran deserted because of an incredibly severe drought. He begins a search to find his family, traveling through an amazingly bleak and desolate landscape. Primarily an essay on the issue of humans vs. nature, the film is of interest for technical and cultural reasons.

Saz Dahani

Saz Dahani

Amir Naderi 1974 1h 15m

Set on the southern coast of Iran, "Harmonica" begins as a young boy receives a musical present from abroad. Fascinated and envious, his friends make him the leader of the pack, as they compete for the privilege of holding the harmonica or even blowing a few notes, until the games and horseplay begin to take on a sinister edge.

Tangsir

Tangsir

Amir Naderi 1973 1h 52m

This film, based on a well-known novel of the same name by Sadegh Chooback, is about a wronged man seeking revenge. Director Amir Naderi's inspiration for making the film was one of his childhood heroes, the legendary Zar Mohammad, who waged a one-man war against four swindlers and provoked wide spread popular sentiment against tyranny.

Tangna

Tangna

Amir Naderi 1973 1h 42m

After getting involved in a brawl with three brothers, Ali accidently kills one of them and runs for his life.

Tadjrebeh

Tadjrebeh

Abbas Kiarostami 1973 57m

A boy works for a photographer and falls in love with an upper class girl.

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