Saman Salur | |
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سامان سالور | |
Born | 1976 |
Nationality | Iranian |
Alma mater | Soore University |
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Years active | 2003–present |
Saman Salur (born 1976) is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. He graduated from Soore University with a Bachelor of Film and Television in Directing.
He is known for directing and writing the comedy feature 'A Few Kilos of Dates for a Funeral' 2006 winning Golden Leopard and Special Prize of the Jury at Locarno International Film Festival, a special Jury from Sofia International Film Festival and a Montgolfiere from the Three Continents Festival. His first documentary 'Residents of Silent Land' won award in Molodist Kiev International Film Festival. His last movie "We will say Amen" has been banned for 4 years till 2016.