Payman Maadi
Peyman Maādi | |
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.jpg) Maadi at the 37th Fajr Film Festival (2019) | |
| Born | June 30, 1970 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | Azad University of Karaj |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | A Separation About Elly Life and a Day Just 6.5 Walnut Tree |
| Spouse(s) | Faranak Ghavanlou |
| Children | 2[1] |
Payman Maadi, also known as Peyman Moadi (Persian: پیمان معادی) is an American-born Iranian actor, screenwriter and director. He is best known for starring in the films A Separation (2011) and About Elly (2009) by director Asghar Farhadi and Last Knights (2015) and the independent drama film Camp X-Ray (2014). For his role in A Separation, he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival (2011).[2][3][4]
Career[edit]
Maadi started his film career as a screenwriter with the film Swan Song in 2000. He later wrote several renowned Iranian films. He began his acting career in Asghar Farhadi's film About Elly (2009), continuing his working relationship with the director in the film A Separation, which was released to widespread critical acclaim.
Two years later, he received the Silver Bear award for Best Actor in Leading Role at the Berlin International Film Festival for his performance as Nader in Farhadi's A Separation (2011).[5] He was seen in the indie drama Camp X-Ray, which was accepted into the U.S. Dramatic Competition section of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released October 17, 2014. Maadi also appeared in the HBO television series The Night Of.[6][7] In 2014 he was a jury member at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival.
He won the Crystal Simorgh for his role in Walnut Tree (2020) at the Fajr Film Festival.This film is about a father who has to bear the burden of his children's grief under the terrible shadow of war.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Functioned as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Actor | Role | |||
| 2000 | Swan Song | No | Yes | No | with Saeed Asadi | |
| 2002 | Thirst | No | Yes | No | Costumes Designer | |
| 2004 | Coma | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2006 | Cafe Setareh | No | Yes | No | ||
| Wedding Dinner | No | Yes | No | Director Advisor | ||
| 2007 | Lipstick | Yes | Yes | No | Short film | |
| 2009 | About Elly | No | No | Yes | Payman | With Asghar farhadi |
| 2011 | Mourning | No | No | Yes | Honorary presence | |
| A Separation | No | No | Yes | Nader | ||
| 2013 | The Snow on the Pines | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 2014 | Camp X-Ray | No | No | Yes | Ali Amir | |
| Melbourne | No | No | Yes | Amir | ||
| Tales | No | No | Yes | Taxi Driver | ||
| 2015 | Last Knights | No | No | Yes | Emperor | With Morgan Freeman |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | No | No | Yes | Amahl | |
| Life and a Day | No | No | Yes | Morteza | ||
| Window Horses | No | No | Yes | Payman | Voice | |
| 2018 | Pig | No | No | Yes | Himself | |
| Bomb: A Love Story | Yes | Yes | Yes | Iraj Zokayi | ||
| 2019 | Suddenly a Tree | No | No | Yes | Farhad | |
| Just 6.5 | No | No | Yes | Samad | ||
| 6 Underground | No | No | Yes | Murat Alimov | ||
| 2020 | Walnut Tree | No | No | Yes | Qader | |
| 2022 | Leila's Brothers | No | No | Yes | Manouchehr | |
| TBA | Things That You Kill | No | No | No | As producer | |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Night Of | Salim Khan | HBO | Miniseries, 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Westworld | Elliot | HBO | 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | 2011 | Best Performance by an Actor | A Separation | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Screenplay | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 2011 | Silver Bear for Best Actor | A Separation | Won |
| Fajr Film Festival | 2012 | Best First Director | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated |
| Best First Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Audience Choice of Best Film | Won | |||
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Rold | Life and a Day | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Film | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Special Jury Prize | Won | |||
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Rold | Just 6.5 | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Rold | Walnut Tree | Won | |
| Hafez Awards | 2014 | Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Life and a Day | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | |
| Best Motion Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor – Motion Picture | Just 6.5 | Won | ||
| 2021 | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Walnut Tree | Won | |
| International Bosphorus Film Festival | 2018 | Best International Director | Bomb: A Love Story | Won |
| International Cinephile Society Awards | 2012 | Best Actor | A Separation | Runner-up |
| International Online Cinema Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | About Elly | Nominated |
| Iran Cinema Celebration | 2011 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | A Separation | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Screenplay | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated | |
| Best New Director | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Tales | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Life and a Day | Won | |
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Just 6.5 | Nominated | |
| Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association | 2009 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | About Elly | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | A Separation | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Director | The Snow on the Lines | Nominated | |
| Best Creativity and Talent (first filmmakers) | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Tales | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Life and a Day | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Film | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Walnut Tree | Nominated | |
| Stockholm International Film Festival | 2019 | Achievement Award | – | Won |
| Vesoul International Film Festival | 2014 | Golden Wheel | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated |
| Village Voice Film Poll | 2011 | Best Actor | A Separation | Fourth Place |
References[edit]
- ^ فیلم پیمان معادی 4 میلیاردی شد
- ^ Brooks, Brian (19 February 2011). "Iran's "Separation" Wins Berlinale's Golden Bear". IndieWire. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ Scott J. Davis (22 March 2015). "Blu-ray details for Camp X-Ray starring Kristen Stewart". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ^ Soureh Cinema
- ^ Biography
- ^ sundance.org Archived 2013-12-13 at archive.today
- ^ Festival
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