Hesam Dehghani
Directing
Biography
Hesam Dehghani was born on September 17, 1977 in Tehran, as the first child of a physics teacher father and a history teacher mother. As a young boy, he became intrigued with playing the violin. He attended Iran University of Science and Technology in 1995 and studied computer engineering. He made his first student short film, The Incredible Story of the Computer Campus (2000) for the university's Film Center. As a student, he directed 3 more short films, which brought him to the attention of Iran's National TV Organization. He was invited to join The Virtual Studio Project, one of the most important projects in IRIB. He worked both as a technical engineer and a film director. He learned the basics of screenplay writing and film making from his neighbor Ebrahim Hatamikia. he also attended various training courses, including Techniques of Non-Linear Editing in Harris Company's head office in Bracknell, United Kingdom in 2003. Hesam worked in various short and documentary film projects as a writer, director and producer. His movies "Train Station" (2015), Trauma" (2020) and "Lost Empire of Persia" (2022) received international awards.
Known For
Five psychological thrilling tales about the emotions that can destroy our souls: despair, temptation, guilt, doubt and anger. Which one has the worst consequence?
The Darkest Side
When a mysterious train accident forces a man to change his plans, he is confronted with a series of choices. Each decision he makes leads to a different scenario, each one filmed by a different director with a different cast.
Train Station
A young woman takes revenge on the man who just brutally raped her on the street.
Trauma
Women around the world are often subject to harmful stereotypes depicting them as being weaker or inferior to men. The world of sports is no exception. This film tells the stories of girls who have broken through stereotypes and are participating in sports that are usually dominated by men. It wasn't easy for them to get there, but it was certainly worth it.
Break a Nail
Documentary about the Internet scams and emails which claim that we have won millions of dollars in online lotteries.
You Have Won $9M!
On her wedding night, Rojan, a 14-year-old Kurdish girl who is forced to marry with an old man takes a dangerous decision to set herself free.
My Beautiful Doll
The sprawling capital of Persepolis and the site of the epic battle of Sparta at Thermopylae hold new discoveries waiting to be revealed; experts using cutting-edge forensic archaeology to reveal secrets behind these lost cities of ancient Persia.
Lost Empire of Persia
Helia is forced into a terrifying situation when she learns her father's friend has stolen her private photos and videos. With no other choice, Helia accepts the man's evil request and enters his home, a place where his special fantasies and dark secrets becomes a living nightmare.