United Talent Agency (UTA) has scooped up a shining star from the international film galaxy, Iranian-French talent extraordinaire Zar Amir. 🌟
🕷️ From ‘Holy Spider’ to Global Spotlight: Amir, riding high on the waves of acclaim from Ali Abbasi’s ‘Holy Spider’, has inked a deal with UTA to be represented in every corner of her diverse career. The Cannes Best Actress awardee is not slowing down, with powerhouse teams across the globe backing her multifaceted pursuits. 🏆🌍
🎬 Behind and Before the Camera: Her artistic prowess isn’t just in front of the lens; as an associate producer and casting director for ‘Holy Spider’, she’s proven her mettle. With the director’s chair claimed in her feature debut ‘Tatami’, and a slate of credits that span continents and festivals, Amir is a cinematic force. 📽️🎞️
🏆 Sundance to Oscars: Amir’s trajectory continues to soar with the audience-lauded ‘Shayda’, a Cate Blanchett-produced tale, setting sights on the Oscars. Her performance in ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ adds to a résumé already sparkling with high-profile collaborations and accolades. 🌟📜
🥋 A Story of Defiance: ‘Tatami’, her directorial venture, packs a narrative punch, juxtaposing sportsmanship against political turmoil, earning her Venice cheers and Tokyo laurels. 🏅🎬
🚀 Empowerment and Diversity: Off-screen, her visionary lens focuses on championing women’s empowerment and diversity through ALAMBIC Productions, aiming to leave indelible imprints on the cinematic landscape. 🎭🌈
📅 Festival Circuit Royalty: Amir’s insights are shaping film discourse as jury president and member in Göteborg and Locarno, with the Marrakech Film Festival on the horizon. 🎥🏆
👏 A Portfolio of Prestige: With roles that have graced the screens at Berlinale and narratives that have captivated audiences from Tehran to Tomorrow, Amir is UTA’s versatile virtuoso, set to dazzle even more in the year to come. 👏📅
