| Sarah Kazemy | |
|---|---|
 Kazemy in 2011 | |
| Born | (1987-10-26) 26 October 1987 (age 37) Neuilly sur Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
| Citizenship | Iran France |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
Sarah Kazemy (Persian: سارا کاظمی; born 26 October 1987) is an Iranian actress who born in France. She is best known for her role in the independent film Circumstance.
Early life
Sarah was born in Neuilly sur Seine, France to an Iranian father and Algerian mother. She grew up in France and studied law, Arabic, German and Italian before becoming an actress.
Career
She had no experience in acting when she was asked to play one of the leads in the 2011 Iranian independent film Circumstance, in which she plays a young woman who discovers her sexuality and develops a lesbian relationship. She prepared for the role by staying with her relatives in Tehran, to gain personal experience from the situation there. Soon after she was cast as the female lead in the film Kanyamakan.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Circumstance | Shireen Arshadi |
| 2014 | Kanyamakan | Aida |
| 2014 | Salaud, on t'aime | Automne Kaminsky |
| 2016 | The Bureau (TV series) | Daria Shahafi |
| 2018 | This Teacher | Sarah |
| 2019 | House of La Reine | Eva |
References
- ^ "Circumstance A groundbreaking, sensual film about youth in search of freedom in Iran". PayVand.com. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Indie Focus: A distinctly varied team effort for 'Circumstance'". LA Times.com. 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Sarah Kazemy, un mélange de cultures". 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Living and Loving Underground in Iran". New York Times.com. 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Nikohl Boosheri & Sarah Kazemy". W magazine.com. August 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-12-25. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
External links
- Sarah Kazemy at IMDb
- Stars of Iranian film discuss forbidden love: An interview with Circumstance's Nikohl Boosheri and Sarah Kazemy Seattle Gay News
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