★ HOW OLD IS ALI KARIM?
Ali Karim is 48 years old, born October 10, 1977 in IR · Libra.
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About
Ali Karim turned Iranian theatre into cinema through Abbas Kiarostami's workshop, directing his debut feature Pothole to close Critics' Week at Venice. Born in Tehran on 10 October 1977, he worked as an actor and assistant director before making two shorts, Yellow, Blue, Red and The Lift, that gained festival traction. A Libra filmmaker shaped by mentorship and craft.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ali Karim is an Iranian film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter born in Tehran on 10 October 1977. He began as a theatre actor before transitioning to cinema, appearing in Killing Mad Dogs (2001) directed by Bahram Bayzai, then working as assistant director on Dariush Mehrjui's Mum's Guest. In 2008, Karim participated in Abbas Kiarostami's directors' workshop, where he made his first short, Yellow, Blue, Red. He later served as Kiarostami's assistant on the feature Shirin before completing a second short, The Lift—both shorts gained recognition across international film festivals. Karim directed his feature debut Pothole in 2009, which closed the Critics' Week competition at the Venice Film Festival that same year. As a screenwriter and director, he navigates narrative and visual form across multiple formats. Born under Libra, his creative path reflects collaborative learning and festival-circuit ambition.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Karim worked in Iranian theatre before transitioning to cinema, appearing in Killing Mad Dogs (2001) and serving as assistant director on productions including Dariush Mehrjui's Mum's Guest. In 2008, he participated in Abbas Kiarostami's directors' workshop, a turning point where he directed his first short, Yellow, Blue, Red, followed by The Lift.
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Trivia
- He worked as assistant director with Abbas Kiarostami on the feature Shirin before directing his own debut feature.
- His two shorts, Yellow, Blue, Red and The Lift, earned festival recognition before his feature debut.
- Pothole, his first feature film, premiered by closing the Critics' Week at the Venice Film Festival in 2009.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Ali Karim extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ali Karim?
- Ali Karim is 48 years old (born October 10, 1977).
- When is Ali Karim's birthday?
- Ali Karim was born on October 10, 1977.
- What is Ali Karim's zodiac sign?
- Ali Karim is a Libra, born October 10, 1977.
- What is Ali Karim's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ali Karim was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Ali Karim from?
- Ali Karim is from IR.
- What does Ali Karim do?
- Ali Karim is a writer.
- Is Ali Karim still alive?
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