Behnam Jafari

Biography

Behnam Jafari (1951-1979), was an Iranian filmmaker and one of the first to join the Cinema-ye Azad movement. He began filmmaking individually before Cinema-ye Azad was even formed. Upon learning about the establishment of Cinema-ye Azad in its early months in 1969, he joined the movement. Throughout the 10-year history of Cinema-ye Azad's activities, he became one of the most recognized and important filmmakers of this movement.

Directed

1. MirNasir and the Ill-Fated Genie (1974) — Director
2. Abandoned Heights (1972) — Director
3. Scream (Vol. 2) (1972) — Director
4. Let Us Live (1972) — Director
5. Tell the Watchmen Not to Let Sleep Deceive (1970) — Director
6. The Day that Mr. J Appeared (1975) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Scream (Vol. 2) (1972)