Leila Hatami facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leila Hatami
لیلا حاتمی
Hatami at the 2022 Venice Film Festival
Born	(1972-10-01) 1 October 1972 (age 52) Tehran, Imperial State of Iran
Alma mater	École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Ali Mosaffa ​ (m. 1998)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Ali Hatami Zari Khoshkam
Relatives	Amir Banoo Karimi (mother-in-law)

Leila Hatami (Persian: لیلا حاتمی; born October 1, 1972) is a famous actress from Iran. Many people think she is one of the best actresses in Iranian Cinema. She is known for her realistic acting in drama films.

Leila became famous around the world for her role as Simin in the movie A Separation (2011). This film won an Oscar. For her amazing performance, she also won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award.

She first appeared in a movie called Kamalolmolk in 1984. She later received great reviews for her role in Leila (1997). Leila won her first major Iranian award, the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress, for her role in Penniless (2009). She also won an international award at the Montreal World Film Festival for The Deserted Station (2002). In 2012, the French government honored her with a special award called Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. She also won the Best Actress award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for The Last Step (2012).

Early Life

Leila Hatami was born on October 1, 1972, in Tehran, Iran. Her father, Ali Hatami, was a famous Iranian director, and her mother, Zari Khoshkam, was an actress.

After high school, Leila moved to Lausanne, Switzerland. She started studying Mechanical engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After two years, she changed her studies to French literature. Once she finished her studies, she moved back to Iran.

Career Highlights

Early Acting Roles

Leila Hatami had small roles in her father's movies and TV shows when she was young. These included the Hezar Dastan TV series and the Kamalolmolk movie. Her first main role was in the 1997 film Leila, directed by Dariush Mehrjui. For this role, she won an award called the Diploma of Honor for Best Actress. After that, she continued to act regularly in Iranian films.

She has starred in many movies and has often received praise and awards for her work. For her role in The Deserted Station (2002), she was nominated for an award at the Fajr International Film Festival. She also won the Best Actress Award at the 26th Montreal World Film Festival.

Leila has also acted in movies directed by her husband, Ali Mosaffa. These include Portrait of a Lady Far Away (2005) and The Last Step (2012). For The Last Step, she also helped design the sets and costumes. She won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her acting in this film.

International Recognition

Hatami at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

In 2012, Leila Hatami gained worldwide attention for her role in the critically acclaimed film A Separation, directed by Asghar Farhadi. This movie won many awards, including the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Her acting in the movie was highly praised and won her several awards, including the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival. Some critics even called her performance one of the best by a female actress in the 21st century.

Being a Film Festival Judge

Hatami (second from left) alongside her fellow jury members at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival

In April 2014, Leila Hatami was chosen to be a judge for the main competition at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. While there, she greeted the festival president with a kiss on the cheek, which is a common way to say hello in France. This caused some discussion in Iran because it was different from their cultural norms. Leila later apologized for any misunderstanding.

Festivals She Judged

• 2001 - Dubai Short Film Festival
• 2006 - 41st Karlovy Vary Film Festival – Main competition
• 2011 - Marrakech Film Festival
• 2011 - Deauville Film Festival
• 2012 - Rome Film Festival
• 2012 - Kastendorf Film Festival (Jury President)
• 2013 - Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
• 2014 - 67th Cannes Film Festival – Main competition
• 2022 - Vesoul Film Festival of Asian Cinema (Jury President)
• 2022 - 79th Venice Film Festival – Main competition

Joining the Oscar Academy

In June 2017, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the group that gives out the Oscars) invited Leila Hatami to become a member. This means she can vote for the Oscar awards.

Personal Life

Leila Hatami married her co-star from the movie Leila, Ali Mosaffa, in 1998. They have two children: a son named Mani, born in February 2003, and a daughter named Asal, born in October 2004.

Besides her native Persian language, Leila can speak French, English, and German very well.

Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Web Series

TV Shows

Awards and Honors

International Awards

Iranian Awards

See also

In Spanish: Leila Hatami para niños