Urban filmfest celebrates Mahmoud Kalari

The 6th edition of the International Urban Film Festival in Tehran has honored the veteran Iranian cinematographer Mahmoud Kalari.

The cinematographer was honored during the closing ceremony of the event at Milad Tower Conference Hall on Saturday.

Kalari, 66, is mostly known for the cinematography of movies such as the Oscar winning ‘A Separation’ by Asghar Farhadi, ‘The Past’ by Farhadi,  ‘Fish & Cat’ by Shahram Mokri, as well as ‘Shirin’ by Abbas Kiarostami.

Also a screenwriter, film director and photographer, Kalari completed photography courses in the US.

In 1980, the Time Magazine ranked him among the ‘15 Best Photographers of the Year’.

A number of his photos were published in French, German, and American magazines.

He started film career in 1984 as a cinematographer and since then has shot more than 65 films.

Kalari’s works have taken part at a large number of festivals around the world and have brought him several awards.

He has also served as a jury member in more than a few national and international events.

The 6th edition of the International Urban Film Festival concluded in Tehran on August 5.

The festival is organized by the Art and Culture Organization of Tehran Municipality in more than ten movie theaters across Tehran.

The event is aimed to improve the quality of city life and urban culture, as well as protect and promote the Iranian-Islamic lifestyle.

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