Elnaz Shakerdoost

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Elnaz Shakerdoost stands as one of the most respected actresses in contemporary Iranian cinema. Her ability to navigate complex narratives while earning top honors like the Crystal Simorgh and Hafez Award demonstrates her exceptional talent. Winning the Crystal Simorgh for When the Moon Was Full marked a high point in her career, recognizing her as a leading force in female-driven storytelling. Her legacy extends beyond awards; she became a symbol of artistic courage when her career was cut short by political persecution.

AwardsElnaz Shakerdoost has secured two major wins in her career. She won the Best Actress award at the Hafez Awards in 2016 for her role in Mubarak. More significantly, she won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the 37th Fajr Film Festival in 2019 for When the Moon Was Full. While she received multiple nominations for the Crystal Simorgh, including for When the Wind Blows Through the Meadow and Pinto, these did not result in further wins according to available records.