Marziyeh Meshkini, a talented Iranian film director, was born in 1969 in the vibrant city of Tehran. She is the wife of renowned Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf, with whom she shares a deep passion for the art of filmmaking. Marziyeh's educational background in cinema is impressive, having studied for eight years at the prestigious Makhmalbaf Film school.
Her directorial debut, "The Day I Became a Woman", a three-episode story, made a significant splash at the 2000 Venice International Film Festival, where it was featured in the Critics Week category and took home three awards. This remarkable achievement set the stage for her future success.
Marziyeh's second film, "Stray Dogs", was a critical and commercial success, competing in the best film category at the 2003 Venice Film Festival and earning two prestigious awards. Her film has received widespread recognition and accolades from around the world.
In addition to her work as a director, Marziyeh has also worked as an assistant director on several notable films, including "The Apple", "The Blackboards", "At Five In The Afternoon", and "Two-Legged Horse", all directed by her fellow Iranian filmmaker Samira Makhmalbaf. She has also collaborated with her husband Mohsen Makhmalbaf on several recent projects.
Furthermore, Marziyeh is the scriptwriter of the award-winning film "Buddha Collapsed Out Of Shame" by Hana Makhmalbaf, which has garnered numerous accolades, including the Chrystal Bear from the Berlin Film Festival, the Grand Jury Award from the San Sebastian Film Festival, and a nomination for the Best Asian Film Award from the Hong Kong Film Festival.
