‘The Salesman’ actor picks up new project

Famed actor Shahab Hosseini starring in Oscar-winning ‘The Salesman’ picks up new cinematic project.

The project named ‘The Labyrinth’ is a first feature by Iranian director Amir-Hossein Torabi.

The flick will feature Hosseini and Sareh Bayat, local media report confirms Monday.

ifilm has shown many of this actor's works, including 'Dream Interpretation', 'Cold Fever', 'Passion to Fly' and 'Zero Degree Turn'.

Below are the awards and nominations under Hosseini's belt:

• Nominated for the Merit Statuette for the Best Actor in a Leading Role, Iran Cinema Celebration, 'The Painting Pool', 2014

• Nominated for the Best Actor in a Leading Role, Fajr International Film Festival, 'Time of Love', 2014

• Silver Berlin Bear for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Berlin International Film Festival, ‘A Separation’, 2011

• The Diploma of Honor for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Fajr International Film Festival, 'A Separation', 2011

• The Merit Statuette for the Best Actor in a Leading Role, Iran Cinema Celebration, 'A Separation', 2011

• The Merit Statuette for the Best Actor in a Leading Role, Iran Cinema Celebration, 'Wandering in the Mist', 2010

• The Diploma of Honor for the Best Actor in a Leading Role, Fajr International Film Festival, 'Mahya', 2007

• Best Actor Award, Cannes Film Festival, ‘The Salesman’, 2016.

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