Behi Djanati Atai
Born
Tehran, Iran
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present

Behi Djanati Ataï is a French actress and casting director. She appeared in films For a Moment, Freedom (2008), Welcome (2009), Altiplano (2009), Under the Shadow (2016), Some Like It Veiled (2017), Girls of the Sun (2018) and Green Border (2023).

Life and career

Behi was born in Tehran, Iran. After the Islamic Revolution, her family chose to leave Iran and seek refuge in France.[1] She attended the National School of Theater Arts and Techniques in Paris and later began performing in theatrical productions in France.[1] In 1990s, Behi also began appearing in cinema, playing minor roles in French films. Her first notable role was in the 2001 Australian drama film The Old Man Who Read Love Stories. She starred in the 2008 Austrian drama film For a Moment, Freedom about Iranian groups of refugees.[2] The following year, Behi appeared in films Welcome and Altiplano.[3] In 2016, she co-starred in the critically acclaimed horror film Under the Shadow.[3]

In 2022, Behi had a recurring role during the second season of Israeli spy thriller series, Tehran.[4] In 2023, she starred in the drama film Green Border directed by Agnieszka Holland playing Afghan English teacher Leila.[5][6][7][8][9] Her performance was noted by The Film Stage critic.[10]

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 "Behi Djanati Ataï - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com.
  2. ↑ "EIN AUGENBLICK FREIHEIT". Filmarchiv Austria.
  3. 1 2 "Behi Djanati Ataï - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  4. ↑ Chuba, Kirsten (May 6, 2022). "Events of the Week: 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Doctor Strange' and More".
  5. ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (September 5, 2023). "Green Border review – gripping story of refugees' fight for survival in the forest" – via The Guardian.
  6. ↑ Saito, Stephen (September 8, 2023). "Agnieszka Holland's "Green Border" - 2023 TIFF Film Review". The Moveable Fest.
  7. ↑ Ide2023-09-05T14:15:00+01:00, Wendy. "'Green Border': Venice Review". Screen.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Handler, Rachel (September 8, 2023). "Agnieszka Holland's Green Border Is an Urgent Warning". Vulture.
  9. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (September 6, 2023). "'Green Border' Review: Agnieszka Holland's Knockout Drama Follows Refugees Stuck in Limbo".
  10. ↑ Wilson, Lena (October 9, 2023). "NYFF Review: Green Border is Agnieszka Holland's Triumphant Stand Against Polish Corruption".
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