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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = بهمن معتمدیان<br />Bahman Motamedian
| native_name = بهمن معتمدیان
| name = Bahman Motamedian
| image = Bahman Motamedian.jpg
| image = Bahman Motamedian.jpg
| birth_place = [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
| birth_place = [[Tehran]], Iran
| occupation = [[Filmmaker]], [[Screenwriter]], [[Photographer]]
| occupation = Filmmaker, screenwriter, photographer
| yearsactive = 1998-Present
| yearsactive = 1998–present
| website = http://www.khastegi.com/
| website = {{URL|http://www.bahmanmotamedian.com/}}
| website = http://www.bahmanmotamedian.com/
}}
}}
'''Bahman Motamedian''' is an [[Iran]]ian [[film maker]], [[photographer]], [[writer]] and [[screenwriter|script writer]]. He was born in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]. Motamedian belongs to the so called "[[Iranian New Wave|new wave]]" of [[Iranian cinema]].
'''Bahman Motamedian''' ({{lang-fa|بهمن معتمدیان}}; born 2 July) is an Iranian filmmaker, photographer, writer and [[screenwriter|script writer]]. He was born in [[Tehran]], Iran. Motamedian belongs to the so-called "[[Iranian New Wave|new wave]]" of [[Iranian cinema]].
Bahman Motamedian is also has been involved in over twenty works, including [[shorts]] film, [[documentaries]] film, [[video art]] and [[theater]].<br />
Bahman Motamedian is also has been involved in over twenty works, including [[shorts]] film, documentaries film, [[video art]] and theater.<br />
Motamedian made his first [[feature film]], titled "[[Khastegi]]" ("[[Sex My Life]]" aka "[[Tedium]]") in 2008. "[[Khastegi]]" ([[Sex My Life]]) was shown in the official selection of [[65th Venice International Film Festival]] as the "surprise film" in 2008.<ref>[http://www.khastegi.com/pages/bio.html Biography]</ref>
Motamedian made his first feature film, titled "[[Khastegi]]" ("[[Sex My Life]]" aka "[[Tedium]]") in 2008. "[[Khastegi]]" ([[Sex My Life]]) was shown in the official selection of [[65th Venice International Film Festival]] as the "surprise film" in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.khastegi.com/pages/bio.html |title=Biography |access-date=25 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105161258/http://khastegi.com/pages/bio.html |archive-date=5 January 2010 |url-status = dead|df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| [[Khastegi]] ([[Sex My Life]])
| [[Khastegi]] ([[Sex My Life]])
| 2008
| 2008
| [[Feature Film]]
| Feature Film
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|-
| [[A Song for the Dying]]
| [[A Song for the Dying]]
| 2006
| 2006
| [[Documentary]]
| Documentary
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|-
| [[Music and Forgetting]]
| [[Music and Forgetting]]
| 2006
| 2006
| [[Documentary]]
| Documentary
|-
|-
| [[Aquarium]]
| [[Aquarium]]
| 2001
| 2001
| [[short film]]
| short film
|-
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|}
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|[[Khastegi]] ([[Sex My Life]])
|[[Khastegi]] ([[Sex My Life]])
|2008
|2008
|[[Feature Film]]
|Feature Film
|-
|-
|[[A Song for the Dying]]
|[[A Song for the Dying]]
|2006
|2006
|[[Documentary]]
|Documentary
|-
|-
|[[Music and Forgetting]]
|[[Music and Forgetting]]
|2006
|2006
|[[Documentary]]
|Documentary
|-
|-
|[[Left Handed]]
|[[Left Handed]]
|2006
|2006
|[[Feature Film]]
|Feature Film
|-
|-
|[[Aquarium]]
|[[Aquarium]]
|2001
|2001
|[[Short Film]]
|Short Film
|-
|-
|}
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
*Awards the first prize (24th Torino GBLT Film Festival 23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy) <ref>BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th [[Turin GBLT Film Festival]] [http://www.tglff.com/cmz855-2988-15140/highlights/BEST-DOCUMENTARY:-ex-aequo-KHASTEGI-%28IRAN%29-AND-OUT-IN-INDIA:-A-FAMILY%27S-JOURNEY-%28USA%29.html]</ref>
*Awards the first prize (24th Torino GBLT Film Festival 23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy)<ref>BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th [[Turin GBLT Film Festival]] [https://archive.today/20120911221412/http://www.tglff.com/cmz855-2988-15140/highlights/BEST-DOCUMENTARY:-ex-aequo-KHASTEGI-(IRAN)-AND-OUT-IN-INDIA:-A-FAMILY'S-JOURNEY-(USA).html]</ref>
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*Special citation (Best producer) ([[Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films]]/ 4–10 December 2008/ Singapore)<ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: Khastegi (Sex My Life) special citation for best producer at Asian Festival of First Films [https://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1117997193&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>[[Screen Daily]]:[[Asian Festival of 1st Films]] unveils nominations [http://www.screendaily.com/404Handler.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx]{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

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*[[Brian Prize]] ([[65th Venice International Film Festival]] / 27 August to 6 September 2008)<ref>La Biennale:Brian Award for Khastegi (Sex My Life) at Venice Film Festival [http://www.labiennale.org/en/news/cinema/en/80160.1.html]</ref>
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*Special citation (Best producer) ([[Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films]]/ 4–10 December 2008/ Singapore)<ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: Khastegi (Sex My Life) special citation for best producer at Asian Festival of First Films [http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1117997193&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>[[Screen Daily]]:[[Asian Festival of 1st Films]] unveils nominations [http://www.screendaily.com/404Handler.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx]</ref>
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*[[Queer Lion]] Award ([[65th Venice International Film Festival]] / 27 August to 6 September 2008)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for [[Queer Lion]] at Venice Film Festival [http://movie-on.blogspot.com/2008/09/65th-venice-film-festival-queer-lion.html]</ref><ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) considered an outsider for the [[Queer Lion]] [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080905-158934/Czech-drama-tipped-for-Queer-Lion-at-Venice-film-festival]</ref>

*The Best [[Experimental Film]] /[[Aquarium]] /({{Interlanguage link|Festival of Nations (Austria)|lt=Festival of Nations|de|Festival Of Nations}} / 13–19 June 2003/Ebensee, Austria)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm |title=Festival der Nationen 2003 |access-date=30 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531193457/http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm |archive-date=31 May 2011 |url-status = dead|df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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*[[Brian Prize]] ([[65th Venice International Film Festival]] / August 27 to September 6, 2008) <ref>La Biennale:Brian Award for Khastegi (Sex My Life) at Venice Film Festival [http://www.labiennale.org/en/news/cinema/en/80160.1.html]</ref>
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*Silver Bear /[[Aquarium]] /(Festival of Nations / 13–19 June 2003/Ebensee, Austria)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm |title=Festival der Nationen 2003 |access-date=30 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531193457/http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm |archive-date=31 May 2011 |url-status = dead|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

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*[[Queer Lion]] Award ([[65th Venice International Film Festival]] / August 27 to September 6, 2008)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for [[Queer Lion]] at Venice Film Festival [http://movie-on.blogspot.com/2008/09/65th-venice-film-festival-queer-lion.html]</ref><ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) considered an outsider for the [[Queer Lion]] [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080905-158934/Czech-drama-tipped-for-Queer-Lion-at-Venice-film-festival]</ref>
*The Best [[Experimental Film]] /[[Aquarium]] /([[Festival of Nations]] / 13–19 June 2003/Ebensee, Austria)<ref>[http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm Festival der Nationen 2003]</ref>
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*Silver Bear /[[Aquarium]] /([[Festival of Nations]] / 13–19 June 2003/Ebensee, Austria)<ref>[http://www.8ung.at/filmfestival/fdn/fdn-dt/03/fdn03-ergebnis.htm Festival der Nationen 2003]</ref>


=="Aquarium" has been screened at==
=="Aquarium" has been screened at==
*[[Sonar International Short Film Festival]] (April 2006 /Florence - Italy)
*[[Sonar International Short Film Festival]] (April 2006 /Florence – Italy)
*3rd [[International Festival Signes de Nuit]] (25–30 April 2005 /Paris)
*3rd [[International Festival Signes de Nuit]] (25–30 April 2005 /Paris)
*[[Rencontres International Paris/Berlin]] (18–28 February 2003/Paris)
*[[Rencontres International Paris/Berlin]] (18–28 February 2003/Paris)
*[[Festival of Nations]] (13–19 June 2003 /Ebensee, Austria)
*{{Interlanguage link|Festival of Nations (Austria)|lt=Festival of Nations|de|Festival Of Nations}} (13–19 June 2003 /Ebensee, Austria)
*[[Rencontres International Paris/Berlin]] (10–22 November 2003/berlin)
*[[Rencontres International Paris/Berlin]] (10–22 November 2003/berlin)
*[[Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival]] (1-10February 2002/Canada)
*[[Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival]] (1-10 February 2002/Canada)
*25th Open Air Film fest WEITERSTAD (16–20 August 2001/Germany)
*25th Open Air Film Fest WEITERSTAD (16–20 August 2001/Germany)
*2nd IndieKINO International film festival (July2001/Seoul, Korea)
*2nd IndieKINO International film festival (July 2001/Seoul, Korea)
*[[Ajijic International film festival]] (7–11 November 2001/Mexico)
*[[Ajijic International film festival]] (7–11 November 2001/Mexico)
*[[Kansas City film festival]] (7–14 April/U.S.A)
*[[Kansas City film festival]] (7–14 April/U.S.A)


=="Khastegi" (Sex My Life) has been screened at==
=="Khastegi" (Sex My Life) has been screened at==
* [[24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival]] ([[British Film Institute|BFI]]) (March 17–31, 2010/ London, England) <ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival]] (BFI) [http://www.bfi.org.uk/llgff/films/world/370]</ref>
* [[24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival]] ([[British Film Institute|BFI]]) ( 17–31 March 2010/ London, England)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival]] (BFI) {{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/llgff/films/world/370 |title=Sex My Life &#124; 24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival |accessdate=2010-03-22 |url-status = dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314200207/http://www.bfi.org.uk/llgff/films/world/370 |archivedate=14 March 2010 }}</ref>
* [[Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival]] ([[CinDi]]) (August 19–25, 2009 / Seoul, South Korea) <ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival]] ([[CinDi]]) [http://www.cindi.or.kr/cindi2009/eng/pages/film/index.php?section=2&page=3]</ref>
* [[Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival]] ([[CinDi]]) ( 19–25 August 2009 / Seoul, South Korea)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival]] ([[CinDi]]) [http://www.cindi.or.kr/cindi2009/eng/pages/film/index.php?section=2&page=3]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[Chelsea Art Museum]] (July 15- August 19, 2009 / New York, USA) <ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[Chelsea Art Museum]] in New York City [http://www.artslant.com/ny/venues/show/564-chelsea-art-museum]</ref>
* [[Chelsea Art Museum]] (15 July – 19 August 2009 / New York City)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[Chelsea Art Museum]] in New York City [http://www.artslant.com/ny/venues/show/564-chelsea-art-museum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105033522/http://www.artslant.com/ny/venues/show/564-chelsea-art-museum |date=5 January 2010 }}</ref>
* 19th [[Toronto LGBT Film Festival]] (May 14–24, 2009 / Toronto, Canada) <ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 19Th [[ANNUAL TORONTO GBLT FILM FESTIVAL]] [http://www.insideout.ca/19Annual/program_details.cfm?program_id=46]</ref>
* 19th [[Toronto LGBT Film Festival]] (14–24 May 2009 / Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 19th Annual [[Toronto LGBT Film Festival]] [http://www.insideout.ca/19Annual/program_details.cfm?program_id=46]{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* 24th Torino GBLT Film Festival (23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy) <ref>BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th [[Turin GBLT Film Festival]] [http://www.tglff.com/cmz855-2988-15140/highlights/BEST-DOCUMENTARY:-ex-aequo-KHASTEGI-%28IRAN%29-AND-OUT-IN-INDIA:-A-FAMILY%27S-JOURNEY-%28USA%29.html]</ref>
* 24th Torino GBLT Film Festival (23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy)<ref>BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th [[Turin GBLT Film Festival]] [https://archive.today/20120911221412/http://www.tglff.com/cmz855-2988-15140/highlights/BEST-DOCUMENTARY:-ex-aequo-KHASTEGI-(IRAN)-AND-OUT-IN-INDIA:-A-FAMILY'S-JOURNEY-(USA).html]</ref>
* [[Prague international Film Festival]] ([[FEBIOFEST]]) (26 March-3 April 2009 / Prague, Czech Republic)<ref>KHASTEGI at [[Prague international film festival]] ([[FEBIOFEST]]) [http://www.febiofest.cz/en/detail_filmu.php?filmid=2008385]</ref>
* [[Prague international Film Festival]] ([[FEBIOFEST]]) (26 March-3 April 2009 / Prague, Czech Republic)<ref>KHASTEGI at [[Prague international film festival]] ([[FEBIOFEST]]) {{cite web|url=http://www.febiofest.cz/en/detail_filmu.php?filmid=2008385 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-09-29 |url-status = dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219073649/http://www.febiofest.cz/en/detail_filmu.php?filmid=2008385 |archivedate=19 February 2012 }}</ref>
* [[International Contemporary Film Festival]] ([[FICCO]]) (17 Feb. - 1 Mar. 2009 / Mexico, Mexico City)<ref>KHASTEGI at [[International Contemporary Film Festival]] ([[FICCO]]) [http://www.ficco.com.mx/index.php/ficco/programacion/1/39/IE]</ref>
* [[International Contemporary Film Festival]] ([[FICCO]]) (17 Feb – 1 Mar 2009 / Mexico, Mexico City)<ref>KHASTEGI at [[International Contemporary Film Festival]] ([[FICCO]]) [http://www.ficco.com.mx/index.php/ficco/programacion/1/39/IE]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films]] (4–10 December 2008 / Singapore)<ref>[[Screen Daily]]: Asian Festival of First Films awards [http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=42338&strSearch=khastegi&strCallingPage=ScreenDailySearchSite.aspx]</ref><ref>Asian First Films: Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for Best Producer, Best Actor (Male), and Best Actor (Female) at Asian Festival of First Films [http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/nominated.html]</ref>
* [[Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films]] (4–10 December 2008 / Singapore)<ref>[[Screen Daily]]: Asian Festival of First Films awards [http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=42338&strSearch=khastegi&strCallingPage=ScreenDailySearchSite.aspx]</ref><ref>Asian First Films: Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for Best Producer, Best Actor (Male), and Best Actor (Female) at Asian Festival of First Films [http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/nominated.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531112921/http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/nominated.html |date=31 May 2009 }}</ref>
* [[Festival of 3 Continents]], Nantes (22 November - 2 December 2008 / Nantes, French)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[3 Continents Film Festival]] [http://www.3continents.com/]</ref>
* [[Festival of 3 Continents]], Nantes (22 November – 2 December 2008 / Nantes, French)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at [[3 Continents Film Festival]] [http://www.3continents.com/]</ref>
* [[Sao Paulo Film Festival]] (17–30 October 2008 / São Paulo, Brazil)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 32nd [[Sao Paulo Film Festival]] (Competition - New Directors) [http://www.mostra.org/32/exib_filme.php?filme=247&language=en]</ref>
* [[Sao Paulo Film Festival]] (17–30 October 2008 / São Paulo, Brazil)<ref>Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 32nd [[Sao Paulo Film Festival]] (Competition – New Directors) {{cite web|url=http://www.mostra.org/32/exib_filme.php?filme=247&language=en |title=33ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema |accessdate=2009-09-29 |url-status = dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727094448/http://www.mostra.org/32/exib_filme.php?filme=247&language=en |archivedate=27 July 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Venice Film Festival]] (August 27- September 6, 2008 / Venice, Italy)<ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: Khastegi (Sex My Life) joins Venice festival lineup [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990957.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>Biennale Cinema [[65th Venice International Film Festival]]:Khastegi (Sex My Life) by the Iranian director Bahman Motamedian is the first Surprise Film [http://www.labiennale.org/en/news/cinema/en/79900.html]</ref><ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: 2008 Venice Film Festival lineup [http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1117991315&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>[http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=1.0.2445609440 Iranian director makes debut at Venice Film Festival]</ref><ref>[[Fox News]]:Khastegi (Sex My Life): Iranian Film Delves Into Modern-Day Transsexual World [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,413681,00.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Global/arts_culture_media/Iran.asp New Film Explores Trans-sexuality in Iran]</ref><ref>[http://blogout.justout.com/?p=1560#more-1560 Iranian Film about Trans Life to be shown at Venice Film Festival]</ref><ref>[[Le Monde]]:D'Iran, de Chine, deux films incognito [http://www.lemonde.fr/cgi-bin/ACHATS/acheter.cgi?offre=ARCHIVES&type_item=ART_ARCH_30J&objet_id=1049226&clef=ARC-TRK-D_01]</ref><ref>[[Repubblica]]:"Racconto i trans iraniani in un film clandestino in patria" [http://www.repubblica.it/2008/08/sezioni/spettacoli_e_cultura/cinema/venezia/trans-iraniani/trans-iraniani/trans-iraniani.html]</ref><ref>[[Hollywood Reporter]]:The story of Iran’s transsexuals in a society that virtually denies their existence [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/awards_festivals/fest_reviews/article_display.jsp?&rid=11564]</ref><ref>[[The Guardian|Guardian]]:Iranian Film Explores Transsexual World [http://film.guardian.co.uk/apnews/story/0,,-7762283,00.html]</ref>
* [[Venice Film Festival]] (27 August – 6 September 2008 / Venice, Italy)<ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: Khastegi (Sex My Life) joins Venice festival lineup [https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990957.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>Biennale Cinema [[65th Venice International Film Festival]]:Khastegi (Sex My Life) by the Iranian director Bahman Motamedian is the first Surprise Film [http://www.labiennale.org/en/news/cinema/en/79900.html]</ref><ref>[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]: 2008 Venice Film Festival lineup [https://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1117991315&cs=1&query=Bahman+Motamedian]</ref><ref>[http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=1.0.2445609440 Iranian director makes debut at Venice Film Festival]</ref><ref>[[Fox News]]:Khastegi (Sex My Life): Iranian Film Delves into Modern-Day Transsexual World [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,413681,00.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Global/arts_culture_media/Iran.asp New Film Explores Trans-sexuality in Iran]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogout.justout.com/?p=1560#more-1560 |title=Iranian Film about Trans Life to be shown at Venice Film Festival |access-date=29 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713134543/http://blogout.justout.com/?p=1560#more-1560 |archive-date=13 July 2011 |url-status = dead|df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>[[Le Monde]]:D'Iran, de Chine, deux films incognito [http://www.lemonde.fr/cgi-bin/ACHATS/acheter.cgi?offre=ARCHIVES&type_item=ART_ARCH_30J&objet_id=1049226&clef=ARC-TRK-D_01]</ref><ref>[[La Repubblica]]:"Racconto i trans iraniani in un film clandestino in patria" [http://www.repubblica.it/2008/08/sezioni/spettacoli_e_cultura/cinema/venezia/trans-iraniani/trans-iraniani/trans-iraniani.html]</ref><ref>[[The Hollywood Reporter]]:The story of Iran's transsexuals in a society that virtually denies their existence [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/awards_festivals/fest_reviews/article_display.jsp?&rid=11564]</ref><ref>[[The Guardian|Guardian]]:Iranian Film Explores Transsexual World [http://film.guardian.co.uk/apnews/story/0,,-7762283,00.html]</ref>


==Play Directing/ Stage Directing==
==Play Directing/ Stage Directing==
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]’s play [[Jack, or the Submission]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]'s play [[The Bald Soprano]] (2013) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]’s play [[Maid to Marry]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]'s play [[Jack, or the Submission]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]’s play [[The Bald Soprano]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]'s play [[Maid to Marry]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]’s play [[The Bald Soprano]] (1995) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]'s play [[The Bald Soprano]] (1997) /Tehran
*[[Eugène Ionesco]]'s play [[The Bald Soprano]] (1995) /Tehran


==Published Stories==
==Published Stories==
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*[[Youth Cinéma Institute]] /Photography /1991 /Tehran
*[[Youth Cinéma Institute]] /Photography /1991 /Tehran


==Educational Backgrounds==
==Educational-backgrounds==
*[[Tehran Azad University]] /Master of Play Directing /1996-1997 /Tehran
*[[Tehran Azad University]] /Master of Play Directing /1996-1997 /Tehran
*[[Tehran Azad University]] /Bachelor of Industrial Engineering /1995 /Tehran
*[[Tehran Azad University]] /Bachelor of Industrial Engineering /1995 /Tehran
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*[[Iranian New Wave (cinema)]]
*[[Iranian New Wave (cinema)]]
*[[Cinema of Iran]]
*[[Cinema of Iran]]
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*Humanitarianism
*[[List of Iranian intellectuals]]

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*[[Humanitarianism]]
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==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{imdb name|id=2463689|name=Bahman Motamedian}}
*{{IMDb name|id=2463689|name=Bahman Motamedian}}
*[http://www.khastegi.com/ Khastegi (Sex My Life) official web site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090331032351/http://www.khastegi.com/ Khastegi (Sex My Life) official web site]


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==References==
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Bahman Motamedian
بهمن معتمدیان
Born
Tehran, Iran
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, screenwriter, photographer
Years active1998–present
Websitewww.bahmanmotamedian.com

Bahman Motamedian (Persian: بهمن معتمدیان; born 2 July) is an Iranian filmmaker, photographer, writer and script writer. He was born in Tehran, Iran. Motamedian belongs to the so-called "new wave" of Iranian cinema. Bahman Motamedian is also has been involved in over twenty works, including shorts film, documentaries film, video art and theater.
Motamedian made his first feature film, titled "Khastegi" ("Sex My Life" aka "Tedium") in 2008. "Khastegi" (Sex My Life) was shown in the official selection of 65th Venice International Film Festival as the "surprise film" in 2008.[1]

Filmography[edit]

Film Date Type
Khastegi (Sex My Life) 2008 Feature Film
A Song for the Dying 2006 Documentary
Music and Forgetting 2006 Documentary
Aquarium 2001 short film

Screen Writing[edit]

Film Year Type
Khastegi (Sex My Life) 2008 Feature Film
A Song for the Dying 2006 Documentary
Music and Forgetting 2006 Documentary
Left Handed 2006 Feature Film
Aquarium 2001 Short Film

Screen Writing for Television Series[edit]

  • Four Homes [Title in Persian: Chahar Khoone] (2007–2008)
  • Nights in Barareh [Title in Persian: Shabhaye Barareh] (2005)
  • Dots [Title in Persian: Noghtechin] (2005)
  • Do Not Enter [Title in Persian: Vorod Mamno, Mamno] (2004)
  • Under the City Sky [Title in Persian: Zire Asemane Shahr] (2003)
  • Untitled [Title in Persian: Bedone Sharh] (2002)
  • Empyrean Police [Title in Persian: Polise Asemani] (2001)
  • Number 14 [Title in Persian: Pelake 14] (2000)
  • Magic Light [Title in Persian: Cheraghe Jadou] (2000)
  • Eternal Train [Title in Persian: Ghatare Abadi] (2000)

Awards and nominations[edit]

"Aquarium" has been screened at[edit]

"Khastegi" (Sex My Life) has been screened at[edit]

Play Directing/ Stage Directing[edit]

Published Stories[edit]

  • The Big Overcoat (2010) /Short Story Collection
  • The Sound of Train Whistling (1999) /Short Story

Solo Exhibition[edit]

  • Niyavaran Cafe Art Gallery /Photography /2007 /Tehran

Group Exhibition[edit]

Educational-backgrounds[edit]

  • Tehran Azad University /Master of Play Directing /1996-1997 /Tehran
  • Tehran Azad University /Bachelor of Industrial Engineering /1995 /Tehran
  • Studying Theatre for two years and joining to /1994 /Tehran
  • Experimental Theater Institute
  • Art University /Film Directing Major /1992-1994 /Tehran
  • Studying Photography at Youth Cinema Institute /1990 /Tehran
  • and working as a Professional Photographer
  • High School Diploma /1989 /Tehran

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Biography". Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  2. ^ BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th Turin GBLT Film Festival [1]
  3. ^ Variety: Khastegi (Sex My Life) special citation for best producer at Asian Festival of First Films [2]
  4. ^ Screen Daily:Asian Festival of 1st Films unveils nominations [3][permanent dead link]
  5. ^ La Biennale:Brian Award for Khastegi (Sex My Life) at Venice Film Festival [4]
  6. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for Queer Lion at Venice Film Festival [5]
  7. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) considered an outsider for the Queer Lion [6]
  8. ^ "Festival der Nationen 2003". Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2009.
  9. ^ "Festival der Nationen 2003". Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2009.
  10. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (BFI) "Sex My Life | 24th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival". Archived from the original on 14 March 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  11. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival (CinDi) [7][permanent dead link]
  12. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at Chelsea Art Museum in New York City [8] Archived 5 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 19th Annual Toronto LGBT Film Festival [9][permanent dead link]
  14. ^ BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE to Khastegi (Sex My Life) by Bahman Motamedian (Iran, 2008) at 24th Turin GBLT Film Festival [10]
  15. ^ KHASTEGI at Prague international film festival (FEBIOFEST) "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ^ KHASTEGI at International Contemporary Film Festival (FICCO) [11][permanent dead link]
  17. ^ Screen Daily: Asian Festival of First Films awards [12]
  18. ^ Asian First Films: Khastegi (Sex My Life) nominated for Best Producer, Best Actor (Male), and Best Actor (Female) at Asian Festival of First Films [13] Archived 31 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 3 Continents Film Festival [14]
  20. ^ Khastegi (Sex My Life) at 32nd Sao Paulo Film Festival (Competition – New Directors) "33ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2009.
  21. ^ Variety: Khastegi (Sex My Life) joins Venice festival lineup [15]
  22. ^ Biennale Cinema 65th Venice International Film Festival:Khastegi (Sex My Life) by the Iranian director Bahman Motamedian is the first Surprise Film [16]
  23. ^ Variety: 2008 Venice Film Festival lineup [17]
  24. ^ Iranian director makes debut at Venice Film Festival
  25. ^ Fox News:Khastegi (Sex My Life): Iranian Film Delves into Modern-Day Transsexual World [18]
  26. ^ New Film Explores Trans-sexuality in Iran
  27. ^ "Iranian Film about Trans Life to be shown at Venice Film Festival". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2009.
  28. ^ Le Monde:D'Iran, de Chine, deux films incognito [19]
  29. ^ La Repubblica:"Racconto i trans iraniani in un film clandestino in patria" [20]
  30. ^ The Hollywood Reporter:The story of Iran's transsexuals in a society that virtually denies their existence [21]
  31. ^ Guardian:Iranian Film Explores Transsexual World [22]

External links[edit]

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