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Shafaq News – Tehran
Veteran Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, celebrated for
his performances in films by Abbas Kiarostami, Marc Forster, Kathryn Bigelow,
and Terrence Malick, died in Tehran at the age of 78. His funeral was held on
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Behesht Sakineh Cemetery in Karaj.
Ershadi made his cinematic debut in Abbas Kiarostami’s
“Taste of Cherry” (1996), which won the Palme d’Or at the 50th Cannes Film
Festival and became a landmark of Iranian cinema.
Filmography Highlights
– “The Pear Tree” (1998) – directed by Dariush
Mehrjui, a classic of modern Iranian film.
– “The Kite Runner” (2007) – directed by Marc Forster,
marked his first Hollywood role and earned him international acclaim.
– “Agora” (2009) by Alejandro Amenábar and “Zero Dark
Thirty” (2012) by Kathryn Bigelow, showcased his versatility across historical
and political genres.
– “A Most Wanted Man” (2014) – directed by Anton
Corbijn, where he appeared alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams,
and Willem Dafoe.
– “Ali and Nino” (2016) – directed by Asif Kapadia,
based on the celebrated Azerbaijani novel.
– “The Way of the Wind” (2019) – his final
collaboration, directed by Terrence Malick, currently in long-term
post-production.
Biography
Born on March 24, 1947, in Isfahan, Ershadi completed
his schooling in Abadan before pursuing architecture in Italy, where he
graduated from university. After spending years in Italy and Canada, he
returned to Iran, shifting from architecture to acting — a transition that
reshaped his life and career.
Legacy and Passing
Over several decades, Ershadi appeared in numerous
Iranian and international productions, known for his subtle, introspective
style and authentic screen presence. He passed away of cancer in Tehran on
Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Credit: Independent journalist and reporter Mansour
Jahani