Massy Tadjedin (born 1978) is an

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screenwriter and director.

Biography

Tadjedin was born in

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and grew up in

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, and studied English literature at

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. Her movie credits include ''

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'' (original screenplay, 2002) and ''

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'' (adapted screenplay 2005). Tadjedin's directorial debut is '' Last Night'', which stars

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and

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, and was released in the United States on May 6, 2011. In 2012, Tadjedin was commissioned by

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to make a short film as part of their series ''Women’s Tales''. "It's Getting Late" premiered at the

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. Tadjedin is married to Babak Fardin, an Iranian American

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, whom she met at Harvard. Tadjedin lives in

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DVD

* ''The Jacket'' (Warner Home Video, release date: 6/21/2005, UPC: 85393368524) * ''Leo'' (First Look Pictures, release date: 5/18/2004, UPC: 687797103994)

References

External links

* *Draft script of the film ''The Jacket'
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