Golshifteh Farahani

Awards & Honours

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Golshifteh Farahani's career is marked by several notable achievements. She became the first Iranian to star in a major Hollywood production since the 1979 revolution with Body of Lies (2008). Her performance in Half Moon (2006) earned her the Golden Shell at San Sebastián, one of the most prestigious awards in international cinema. She has also been recognized at the Fajr International Film Festival, winning Best Actress twice for The Pear Tree. Her work in About Elly (2009) contributed to the film's Silver Bear at Berlin and Best Narrative Feature at Tribeca. These honors reflect her versatility and her ability to move between different cinematic traditions.

AwardsGolshifteh Farahani has won several acting awards throughout her career. She won the Best Actress award at the Fajr International Film Festival for The Pear Tree (1998) and again for the same role in the international section. She also won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián Film Festival for Half Moon (2006) and an award at the Roshd International Film Festival for M for Mother (2006). These awards highlight her talent and her impact on Iranian and world cinema.

Records & Feats

First Iranian to star in a major Hollywood production since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Historic First·2008

Appeared in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies' (2008), breaking a nearly three-decade barrier.