Ebrahim Golestan

Ebrahim Taghavi Shirazi (Persian: ابراهیم گلستان, 19 October 1922 – 22 August 2023), known as Ebrahim Golestan, was an Iranian filmmaker and literary figure. Golestan was closely associated with Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad, whom he met in his studio in 1958, until her death. He was said to have inspired her to live more independently. It could also be said that she inspired him in his artistic vision. He lived in Sussex, United Kingdom from 1975 until his death.

Ebrahim Golestan
ابراهیم گلستان
Golestan in 1968
Born
Ebrahim Taghavi Shirazi

(1922-10-19)19 October 1922
Shiraz, Iran
Died22 August 2023(2023-08-22) (aged 100)
Sussex, England
EducationUniversity of Tehran (unfinished)
Occupation(s)Writer and director
Spouse
(m. 1942; died 2012)
PartnerForough Farrokhzad (1960s–1967)
ChildrenLeili and Kaveh
Family
  • Mani Haghighi (grandson)
  • Mehrak Golestan (grandson)
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