Niki Karimi, a renowned Iranian actress and filmmaker, was born in 1971 in Tehran, setting the stage for a illustrious career that would span decades and traverse international borders.
Her journey as an actress began with a bang, starring in films such as "Sara" directed by Dariush Mehrjouii, which earned her the prestigious Best Actress award at the San Sebastian film festival in 1992, as well as the Nantes film festival.
From there, Karimi went on to work in over 25 films, garnering accolades both domestically and internationally, including awards at the Taormina film festival in Italy, the Cairo film festival in Egypt, and the Fajr film festival in Tehran. Her impressive résumé also boasts Best Actress awards from the Iranian film Society.
In 2001, Karimi expanded her creative horizons by venturing into filmmaking, producing a documentary titled "To have or not to have," which marked the beginning of her career as a filmmaker.
Four years later, she made her feature film debut with "One night," which premiered at the Uncertain regards section of the Cannes film festival. The film went on to be showcased at numerous international film festivals, cementing Karimi's status as a respected filmmaker.
In 2006, Karimi released her second feature film, "A few days later," which premiered at the Rome film festival, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile filmmaker.
