Mohsen Gharaei
Mohsen Gharaei | |
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Gharaei in 2019 | |
| Born | January 27, 1984 Behshahr, Iran |
| Alma mater | University of Tehran |
| Occupations | Film director and screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007 . now |
Mohsen Gharaei (born January 27, 1984) is an Iranian film director and screenwriter.[1] He studied mining engineering at the University of Tehran. Gharaei began his career in cinema in 2007 and has since gained recognition for his work.[2]
Filmography
Cinema
| Year | Title | Director | Screenwriter | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Don't Be Tired! | Yes | No | No |
| 2013 | The Right to Remain Silent | No | No | Yes |
| 2016 | Passageway Barrier | Yes | No | No |
| 2018 | Qasr-e Shirin | No | Yes | No |
| 2020 | Without Everything | Yes | Yes | No |
Home Theater Network
| Year | Title | Director | Screenwriter | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Women's Secret Network | No | Yes | No |
Notable works
Qaraei's film Qasr-e Shirin (2018) earned him the Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay at the 37th Fajr Film Festival. The film, a drama, was well-received for its storytelling and character development.
In 2020, Qaraei directed and co-wrote Without Everything (Persian: بیهمهچیز), a social drama adapted from Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play The Visit. The film premiered at the 39th Fajr Film Festival, where it won multiple awards, including the Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Music, Best Costume Design, and a Jury Special Award. It was also nominated for Best Director and Best Film, among others. The film was released in Iranian cinemas on 15 December 2021 and grossed over 9.4 billion toman at the box office.[3][4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Festival | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fajr Film Festival | Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay | Qasr-e Shirin | Won |
| 2020 | Fajr Film Festival | Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay | Without Everything | Won |
| 2020 | Fajr Film Festival | Jury Special Award | Without Everything | Won |
| 2020 | Fajr Film Festival | Crystal Simorgh for Best Director | Without Everything | Nominated |
Awards and nominations
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay - Sweet Palace (2018)[5]
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay - without everything (2020)[6]
- Fajr Film Festival Jury Special Award - withouteverything (2020)[7]
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Director - without everything (2020)[8]
External links
- Mohsen Gharaei at IMDb
- Mohsen Gharaei On SourehCinema (in Persian)
- Mohsen Gharaei on Instagram
Resources
- ^ "کارگردان – فيلم سينمايي بی همه چيز" (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "زندگینامه محسن قرائی". www.namava.ir. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "SAMFA (Cinema Sales and Screening Management System)" (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "Official Website of Without Everything" (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "حامد بهداد نامزد بهترین بازیگر مرد در یک جشنواره اسپانیایی شد". خبرآنلاین (in Persian). 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "سودای سیمرغ فیلم فجر ۳۹ | بیهمه چیز ساخته محسن قرایی". همشهری آنلاین (in Persian). 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "محسن قرایی: ایده فیلم "بیهمهچیز" از دوازده سال پیش در ذهنم بود / جشنواره فجر تنور سینما را گرم نگه میدارد". خبرگزاری هنر ایران (in Persian). 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "حضور در «بیهمهچیز» را وظیفه خود میدانستیم". www.irna.ir. Retrieved 2025-08-15.