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The basics
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Iranian-American film producer
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Female
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Birth:
1 January 1978(Tehran, Central District, Tehran County, Tehran Province)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Massy Tadjedin (born 1978) is an Iranian-American screenwriter.
Early life
Tadjedin was born in Tehran and grew up in Orange County, California, and studied English Literature at Harvard.
Film career
Her movie credits include Leo (original screenplay, 2002) and The Jacket (adapted screenplay 2005).
Tadjedin's directorial debut is Last Night, which stars Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes, and was released May 6, 2011.
In 2012 Tadjedin was commissioned by Miu Miu to make a short film as part of their series Women’s Tales. It’s Getting Late premiered at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
Personal life
Tadjedin is married to Dr. Babak Fardin, an Iranian American ophthalmologist, whom she met at Harvard. Tadjedin resides in Los Angeles.
DVD
- The Jacket (Warner Home Video, release date: 6/21/2005, UPC: 85393368524)
- Leo (First Look Pictures, release date: 5/18/2004, UPC: 687797103994)