Dariush Mehrjui

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Actor

December 8, 1939 — October 14, 2023 (83 years)
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Dariush Mehrjui (December 8, 1939 - October 14, 2023) also spelled as Mehrjui Mehrjoui, and Mehrjuyi, was an Iranian director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor. Mehrjui was a founding member of the Iranian New Wave movement of the early 1970s. His second film, The Cow, is considered to be the first film of this movement, which also included Masoud Kimiai and Nasser Taqvai. Most of his films are inspired by literature and adapted from Iranian and foreign novels and plays.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Apparition
    Apparition2014

Known For

  • The Cow
    The Cow1969
  • The Music Man
    The Music Man2007
  • Hamoon
    Hamoon1990
  • Mum's Guest
    Mum's Guest2004
  • Leila
    Leila1997
  • The Tenants
    The Tenants1987
  • The Pear Tree
    The Pear Tree1998
  • Orange Suit
    Orange Suit2012
  • Pari
    Pari1995
  • Apparition
    Apparition2014

Filmography

2014
GhostsOn Plex
2013
2012
2007
2004
2002
To Stay Alive · as Co-Producer
2000
1998
1997
1995
1993
1990
1988
1969

2006
1983
1968
60 Minutes · as Self - Film Director (segment: Relaxing Their Grip)

2013
Good to Be Back · as Production Designer
2007
The Music Man · as Production Design
2002
To Stay Alive · as Costume Designer