Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead
The 83-year-old and Vahideh Mohammadifar were discovered with stab wounds in their residence near Tehran on a Saturday evening, according to Iranian authorities.
Mehrjui was recognized as one of the pioneers of Iranian new wave cinema.
Iran's judiciary has reported the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the homicide.
Police spokesperson Saeed Montazer-Mehdi announced that investigators have uncovered compelling evidence related to the case.
According to Chief Justice Hossein Fazeli, Mehrjui had extended an invitation to his daughter to join him for dinner on Saturday evening at his residence in Karaj.
Upon her arrival, she allegedly found her parents' lifeless bodies.
Mohammadifar, a screenwriter and costume designer, had recently voiced concerns about threats and a burglary at their home.
Notable Iranian actor and director Houman Seyedi expressed his shock and horror on social media regarding the tragic incident.
Mehrjui, who pursued studies in the United States during his youth and later resided in France for five years, achieved national and international recognition with his 1969 film "The Cow," a tale about a villager's fixation on the titular animal.
Among his other prominent works are "Hamoun," "The Pear Tree," and "Leila," the latter narrating the story of an infertile woman who encourages her husband to consider a second marriage.
The new wave cinema movement primarily focused on realism, but Mehrjui was renowned for drawing inspiration from literature.
Throughout his career, he garnered numerous awards. Nevertheless, some of his films faced challenges in reaching Iranian audiences due to censorship, despite their acclaim at international film festivals.The 83-year-old and Vahideh Mohammadifar were discovered with stab wounds in their residence near Tehran on a Saturday evening, according to Iranian authorities.
Mehrjui was recognized as one of the pioneers of Iranian new wave cinema.
Iran's judiciary has reported the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the homicide.
Police spokesperson Saeed Montazer-Mehdi announced that investigators have uncovered compelling evidence related to the case.
According to Chief Justice Hossein Fazeli, Mehrjui had extended an invitation to his daughter to join him for dinner on Saturday evening at his residence in Karaj.
Upon her arrival, she allegedly found her parents' lifeless bodies.
Mohammadifar, a screenwriter and costume designer, had recently voiced concerns about threats and a burglary at their home.
Notable Iranian actor and director Houman Seyedi expressed his shock and horror on social media regarding the tragic incident.
Mehrjui, who pursued studies in the United States during his youth and later resided in France for five years, achieved national and international recognition with his 1969 film "The Cow," a tale about a villager's fixation on the titular animal.
Among his other prominent works are "Hamoun," "The Pear Tree," and "Leila," the latter narrating the story of an infertile woman who encourages her husband to consider a second marriage.
The new wave cinema movement primarily focused on realism, but Mehrjui was renowned for drawing inspiration from literature.
Throughout his career, he garnered numerous awards. Nevertheless, some of his films faced challenges in reaching Iranian audiences due to censorship, despite their acclaim at international film festivals.The 83-year-old and Vahideh Mohammadifar were discovered with stab wounds in their residence near Tehran on a Saturday evening, according to Iranian authorities.
Mehrjui was recognized as one of the pioneers of Iranian new wave cinema.
Iran's judiciary has reported the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the homicide.
Police spokesperson Saeed Montazer-Mehdi announced that investigators have uncovered compelling evidence related to the case.
According to Chief Justice Hossein Fazeli, Mehrjui had extended an invitation to his daughter to join him for dinner on Saturday evening at his residence in Karaj.
Upon her arrival, she allegedly found her parents' lifeless bodies.
Mohammadifar, a screenwriter and costume designer, had recently voiced concerns about threats and a burglary at their home.
Notable Iranian actor and director Houman Seyedi expressed his shock and horror on social media regarding the tragic incident.
Mehrjui, who pursued studies in the United States during his youth and later resided in France for five years, achieved national and international recognition with his 1969 film "The Cow," a tale about a villager's fixation on the titular animal.
Among his other prominent works are "Hamoun," "The Pear Tree," and "Leila," the latter narrating the story of an infertile woman who encourages her husband to consider a second marriage.
The new wave cinema movement primarily focused on realism, but Mehrjui was renowned for drawing inspiration from literature.
Throughout his career, he garnered numerous awards. Nevertheless, some of his films faced challenges in reaching Iranian audiences due to censorship, despite their acclaim at international film festivals.
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