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Mohammad Rasoulof
Mohammad Rasoulof is best known for C ce soir and Le Cercle. Mohammad Rasoulof was born on November 16, 1972. Mohammad Rasoulof is 53 years old (born November 16, 1972).
- Born
- November 16, 1972 (53 years old)
- Place of birth
- Shiraz, Iran
Biography
Mohammad Rasoulof (Persian: محمد رسولاف; born November 16, 1972; Shiraz) is an Iranian independent filmmaker. He is known for several award-winning films, including The Twilight (2002), Iron Island (2005), Goodbye (2011), Manuscripts Don't Burn (2013), A Man of Integrity (2017) and There Is No Evil (2020). For the latter, he won the Golden Bear at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival.
He has been arrested several times and had his passport confiscated, as the nature and content of his films has brought him into conflict with the Iranian Government. In May 2024, Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced by the Islamic Republic to 8 years in prison, whipping, and a fine. Rasoulof fled to an undisclosed location in Europe after the sentencing.
He has been arrested several times and had his passport confiscated, as the nature and content of his films has brought him into conflict with the Iranian Government. In May 2024, Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced by the Islamic Republic to 8 years in prison, whipping, and a fine. Rasoulof fled to an undisclosed location in Europe after the sentencing.
Known for
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Le Cercle
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Mohammad Rasoulof been in?
Mohammad Rasoulof is best known for C ce soir and Le Cercle.
When was Mohammad Rasoulof born?
Mohammad Rasoulof was born on November 16, 1972. (Shiraz, Iran)
How old is Mohammad Rasoulof?
Mohammad Rasoulof is 53 years old (born November 16, 1972).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·