Mahsa Rostami
Mahsa Rostami | |
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| مهسا رستمی | |
Mahsa Rostami at 2024 Cannes Film Festival | |
| Born | 1992 (age 33–34) |
| Citizenship | Iran |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Leading actress in The Seed of the Sacred Fig |
Mahsa Rostami (Persian: مهسا رستمی; born 1992) is an Iranian actress best known for her role as leading actress in the 2024 feature film The Seed of the Sacred Fig, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The film was presented at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2024 and has since been awarded numerous recognitions and accolades.
Shortly after finishing filming, Rasoulof as well as the three actresses Niousha Akhshi, Mahsa Rostami and Setareh Maleki had to flee Iran.