★ HOW OLD IS BABAK JALALI?
Babak Jalali is 47 years old, born September 8, 1978 in IR · Virgo.
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About
Babak Jalali is an Iranian–British film director and producer who won the Hivos Tiger Award at the 45th International Film Festival Rotterdam for Radio Dreams. Born in Iran in 1978, he splits his creative practice between screenwriting and directing. As a Virgo, Jalali channels precision into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Babak Jalali directed Radio Dreams, the film that secured him the Hivos Tiger Award at the 45th International Film Festival Rotterdam. An Iranian–British filmmaker, Jalali works across both directing and producing, bringing a cross-cultural sensibility to his projects. Born in September 1978, he operates as a screenwriter and director whose work bridges Persian and British cinema traditions. Life-path 6 suggests a maker drawn to harmony and emotional depth—qualities evident in his award-winning directorial work. Screenwriters and directors shape narrative through image and dialogue, often spending years developing a single project from script to screen. Iranian cinema has historically prioritized intimate storytelling and social observation, a tradition Jalali's award-winning output suggests he carries forward.
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Trivia
- Radio Dreams, his directorial breakthrough, earned recognition at one of Europe's most prestigious film festivals—the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
- Jalali holds dual Iranian–British citizenship, reflecting a career rooted in cross-cultural filmmaking.
- His work spans both screenwriting and directing, a dual practice common among auteur-driven filmmakers.
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Numerology
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Babak Jalali often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Babak Jalali?
- Babak Jalali is 47 years old (born September 8, 1978).
- When is Babak Jalali's birthday?
- Babak Jalali was born on September 8, 1978.
- What is Babak Jalali's zodiac sign?
- Babak Jalali is a Virgo, born September 8, 1978.
- What is Babak Jalali's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Babak Jalali was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Babak Jalali from?
- Babak Jalali is from IR.
- What does Babak Jalali do?
- Babak Jalali is a writer.
- Is Babak Jalali still alive?
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