Saeed Roustayi | |
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سعید روستایی | |
Born | Tehran, Iran | August 14, 1989
Nationality | Iranian |
Education | Soore University (BFTV) |
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Years active | 2011–present |
Notable work | Life and a Day Just 6.5 Leila's Brothers |
Saeed Roustaee (Persian: سعید روستایی, born August 14, 1989), also spelled Saeed Roustayi, is an Iranian director, screenwriter and producer. He has won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best First Director at the 34th Fajr Film Festival for his feature directorial debut drama film Life and a Day (2016). In 2022, his second film, Just 6.5 (2019), was nominated for the César Award for Best Foreign Film. In April 2022, his third film, Leila's Brothers (2022), was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2]