Hamid Samandarian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamid Samandarian
حمید سمندریان |
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| Born | May 6, 1931 Tehran, Persia
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| Died | July 12, 2012 (aged 81) Tehran, Iran
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| Resting place | 88 Segment, Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery |
| Occupation | Film director, theatre director, screenwriter, playwright, translator |
| Spouse(s) | Homa Rousta (m. 1972–2012, his death) |
| Children | Kaveh (born 1975) |
Hamid Samandarian (May 6, 1931 – July 12, 2012) was a very important Iranian artist. He was famous for directing both films and plays. He also worked as a translator, bringing many famous plays to Iran. Samandarian helped to shape modern Iranian theater.
He directed many well-known plays. These included No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. He also directed Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen.
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Training Future Artists
Hamid Samandarian was also a dedicated teacher. He created many acting and directing classes. These workshops helped a lot of young artists learn their craft. He trained many actors and directors who later became famous in Iran.
Famous Students
Some of his well-known students include Ezzatolah Entezami and Reza Kianian. Other notable students were Golab Adineh, Mehdi Hashemi, and Shahab Hosseini. Danial Hakimi was also one of his students.
Directing Plays
Samandarian translated many plays into Persian. After translating them, he would often direct these plays himself. He brought works by famous writers like Bertolt Brecht and Anton Chekhov to the Iranian stage.
Notable Plays Directed
Here are some of the famous plays Hamid Samandarian directed:
- The Visit of the Lady by Friedrich Dürrenmatt – 2008
- The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht – 1999
- The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi by Friedrich Dürrenmatt – 1990
- The Seagull by Anton Chekhov – 1978
- Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco – 1973
- The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams – 1964
- Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen – 1964
His translation of Bertolt Brecht's play Life of Galileo was published in 2014.
Working in Cinema
Besides theater, Hamid Samandarian also directed one film. This movie was called All the Temptations of the Earth. It was released in 1989.
Published Works
Many of Samandarian's translations of plays have been published. This means people can read them in Persian. He also gave many interviews about his work. These interviews were sometimes put into books. One such book is called in sahne khaneye man ast, which means "This Stage is my House".
