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Hamid Messdaghi
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Born
Hamid Messdaghi

(1944-12-24)December 24, 1944
Tehran, Iran
DiedSeptember 29, 2010(2010-09-29) (aged 65)
Occupation(s)Film director, producer, screenwriter, cameraman, photographer
Years active1965–2010
Spouse(s)Julianne Zuhlke (1966–1968)
Genousse Hakim-Khosravi (1970–1995)

Hamid Messdaghi (December 24, 1944 - September 29, 2010) was an Iranian TV producer, director, filmmaker, cameraman and the owner of Cyrus Productions in Los Gatos, California. He is best known for his 1972 movie Tajavoz and a series of acclaimed short films focusing on humanity with some critical of the political circumstances in Iran.

Early life and education

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Messdaghi was born December 24, 1944 in Tehran (Iran) to an Iranian father and a Georgian-Armenian mother. His father Hussainali Mesdaghi was active in the trade and export of oil.

Film career

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Awards

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Personal life

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Death

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Messdaghi died of Mantle cell lymphoma on September 29, 2010 at Stanford Hospital.

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Director Role
1972 Tajavoz Yes

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