Mohammad Hossein Latifi

Directing

Mohammad Hossein Latifi

Born 1963-03-16 · Tehran, Iran

The award-winning director Mohammadhossein Latifi (محمدحسین لطیفی), born in 1962 in Tehran, began his artistic path with painting and sculpting before he specialized in animation. He calls himself an impressionist and was a member of the audiovisual animation division of the Center for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults. His film and television career started with the position as an assistant director for 'Little Soldier (1985) and progressed to the point when Mohammadhossein Latifi received a Crystal Symorgh for Best Director for his war drama 'The Third Day (2007) at the 25th Fajr International Film Festival. Among his creations, 'Aynak-e-Doodie (2001) was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Iran Cinema Celebration Awards. The comedy explores the theme of marriage and womanhood in contemporary Iran.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Wednesday, May 9 poster
5.7

A man named Jalal publishes an unusual advertisement in one of Tehran’s morning papers to donate $10,000 to a needy person. The news gathers a large group of people. At the end of the day, he receives many application forms, and he eventually decides to choose one by chance. Those who have applied insist that what's been advertised is the only solution to their problem. The police take charge of the situation by calming the people and having them dispersed. However, two women do not give up: Setareh, a 19-year-old pregnant woman, and Leila, Jalal’s ex-fiancée…

Wednesday, May 9

2015

Girl's Dormitory poster
6.4

A young beautiful lady leaves the overprotective and familiar environment of her hometown and moves to the city to set off her college studies. There, she will have to face a new life alone, with all the experiences and dangers that this may imply.

Girl's Dormitory

2004

Through Sunglasses poster
NR

A rich couple Sina and Mina want to get divorce and go to the marriage office. But when Mina notices a young girl who her father is forcing her to get marry she decides to help her which is only the beginning of the troubles.

Through Sunglasses

The King's White Horse poster
5.7

The story of "King's White Horse" is about a young girl named Marie who is released from prison after several months. When she is released, it doesn't take her a long time to discover that her lover is on the verge of marrying another girl.

The King's White Horse

2015

Speed poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Speed

1997

Iranian Girl poster
NR

Despite multiple suitors, Maryam is determined to preserve her independence. Her cousin Naghmeh, however, is cast down by her own lack of suitors. Maryam takes it upon herself to find a suitable match for Naghmeh.

Iranian Girl

2003

Tofigh-e Ejbari poster
6.0

Tofigh-e Ejbari is a day-in-the-life of a superstar, Reza, and all the pluses and minuses that such degree of fame brings with it in terms of dealing with friends, family, fans and general public.

Tofigh-e Ejbari

2007

No artwork available
NR

Pomegranate, the city flower of Xi'an, was introduced to China from Iran during the Han Dynasty. Based on the pomegranate, this documentary shows a deep reflection on the intrinsic connection between the two cities of Xi'an, China and Isfahan, Iran, through the perspectives of an Iranian professor of history and a Chinese documentary filmmaker. At the intersection of tradition and modernity, it links the historical heritage and spiritual commonalities between China and Iran, and deepens the understanding of the history and modernity of the two cities from a new perspective.

The Tale of Pomegranate

The Third Day poster
2.5

During the Iran-Iraq War, a disabled young woman is taken captive by Iraqi Baathist forces in Khuzestan Province. Her brother, along with his fellow combatants, tries to free his sister from the clutches of the enemy.

The Third Day

2007

Hangover Time poster
NR

The film is a social comedy about a marriage ceremony and its adventures.

Hangover Time

2018

Chimney poster
7.0

"Doodkash" humorously depicts the lives of individuals grappling with financial struggles and various life challenges. Some, like Firooz, get back on their feet with determination, while Nosrat, looks towards the hands of others for help.

Chimney

2013

No artwork available
7.5

With the beginning of the Kurdish rebellion in Iran by the Kurdish parties in 1358, including Komleh and the Democrats, Mohammad Boroujerdi was assigned by Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini to return the situation to normal in Kurdistan as the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This film deals with a part of Mohammad Borujerdi's life and his leadership style in Kurdistan.

Unknown

2023

Silver Man poster
4.0

""Silver Man" is about Iranian elites who want to raise the Iranian flag in the international taekwondo competition. The tournament is held in Turkey, but before it starts, a terrorist incident occurs and this is the beginning of the story..." is about Iranian elites who want to raise the Iranian flag in the international taekwondo competition. The tournament is held in Turkey, but before it starts, a terrorist incident occurs and this is the beginning of the story...

Silver Man