Massy Tadjedin


Massy Tadjedin is an Iranian-American screenwriter and director.

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 and The Jacket.
Tadjedin's directorial debut is Last Night, which stars Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes, and was released in the United States on 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.

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