Abolfazl Jalili
Abolfazl Jalili is an Iranian film director and screenwriter known for his minimalist, humanistic films that often focus on children, marginalized individuals, and everyday life in Iran. Born in 1957 in Tehran, he began his career working for Iranian state television before turning to independent filmmaking. Jalili gained international recognition with films such as Det Means Girl and Dance of Dust, which were praised at major international film festivals. His work is noted for its poetic realism, nonprofessional actors, and subtle exploration of social and emotional themes.