Hamid Mojtahedi (Persian: حمید مجتهدی) was an Iranian director and cinematographer who is best known for his documentaries.
Hamid Mojtahedi | |
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حمید مجتهدی | |
![]() Hamid Mojtahedi in backstage of Iran Documentary | |
Born | 1942 Tehran, Iran |
Died | 23 June 2021 Tehran, Iran | (aged 79)
Nationality | Iranian |
Occupation(s) | Director, cinematographer, photographer |
Years active | 1965–2021 |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Life and career
editMojtahedi graduated in cinematography and photography from University of London and after that, specialization on camera and lighting from UCLA.
He has been the cinematographer and producer of some feature films in Iran, USA and Canada.
Mojtahedi is well known for creating the Iran Documentary TV series that shows IRAN in new and pretty shots.
He also was the friend of Moustapha Akkad and has cooperation with him in filming The Messenger and Lion of the Desert.
Filmography
editCinematographer
edit- Beyond the 7th Door (1978)
- Bar faraz-e asemanha (1980)
- Mah-e asal (1976)
- Se nafar rooy-e khat (1976)
- Kandu (1975)
- Zabih (1975)
- Kafar (1972)
- Sange sabour (1968)
- Darvazehe Taghdir (1965)
Director
edit- Darvazehe Taghdir (1965)
- Iran Documentary (2001-20??)
Thanks
edit- Mehman-e-Maman (2004)