Captivating Highlights from the 2nd “Nouvelles Vagues” International Biarritz Film Festival – Day Five

Captivating highlights from the 2nd “Nouvelles Vagues” International Biarritz Film Festival underscore the vibrant atmosphere and stellar participation of renowned figures like Zar Amir Ebrahimi. Held on June 22, 2024, in Biarritz, France, this festival continues to celebrate innovative and influential cinema.

Spotlight on Zar Amir Ebrahimi at the Biarritz Film Festival

Zar Amir Ebrahimi, born Zahra Amir Ebrahimi on July 9, 1981, in Tehran, Iran, has risen to international prominence. Known for her compelling performance as journalist Arezoo Rahimi in the crime thriller “Holy Spider” (2022), she has won several accolades, including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and the Robert Award for Best Actress.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Ebrahimi’s journey in the arts began with her theater studies at Azad University. She directed her first short film, “Khat,” at the age of eighteen and starred in various theatrical productions, such as Reza Keshavarz’s “Water” and Ayat Najafi’s “Sleepy Noon.”