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Ali Abbasi, director
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Ali Abbasi: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
5
on screen
2011–2024
box office
$21.3M
nomination
1
average score
76
Born
January 1, 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace
Iran
Citizenship
Iran, Denmark
Occupations
Film Director
Years active
2000-present
Biggest hits

The Best Ali Abbasi Movies

The films of Ali Abbasi that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Apprentice (2024) leads with $17.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Ali Abbasi's Career in Numbers

Ali Abbasi's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ali Abbasi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from M for Markus (2011) to The Apprentice (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ali Abbasi Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 3
  2. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Ali Abbasi's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Ali Abbasi Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Ali Abbasi has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of biography (1).

Ali Abbasi Career Milestones

First film
M for Markus 2011
Biggest box office hit
The Apprentice $17.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Apprentice Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
The Apprentice 2024
5 credits

Ali Abbasi Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ali Abbasi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Ali Abbasi: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Ali Abbasi?

Ali Abbasi was born in Iran in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ali Abbasi is a renowned Iranian-Danish film director, born in 1981. He made a significant impact on the international cinema industry with his unique storytelling and visual style. With a keen eye for detail and a compelling narrative technique, Abbasi has always managed to engage his audience in an intriguing cinematic experience. His films are characterized by their deep psychological exploration, tackling complex themes and presenting them in an accessible and innovative way. Abbasi's work combines his multicultural background, effortlessly blending Iranian aesthetics with Danish filmmaking traditions to create a unique cinematic language that is entirely his own. Additionally, he has demonstrated a distinct sensibility for the use of music and sound design in his films, which contributes significantly to their ambiance. His profound understanding of human psychology, combined with his mastery of visual storytelling, has ensured that his films resonate with audiences worldwide. His versatility is evident in the range of genres he has explored throughout his career, from dramas to thrillers, and even horror. Undoubtedly, Abbasi is recognized as an important figure in contemporary world cinema, with his works being celebrated in several international film festivals. His ability to traverse cultural borders and touch upon universal experiences through his films is regarded as a testament to his prowess as a filmmaker.

FAQ

Ali Abbasi: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ali Abbasi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ali Abbasi been in?

Ali Abbasi is credited on 5 films, from 2011 to 2024. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ali Abbasi's highest-grossing movie?

The Apprentice (2024) is Ali Abbasi's biggest box office hit, with $17.3M worldwide, ahead of Border (2018) ($2.18M). Across every film with box office figures, Ali Abbasi's movies have made $21.3M.

Ali Abbasi's biggest hits

What is the best Ali Abbasi movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ali Abbasi's best-rated film is The Apprentice (2024) with a score of 78, followed by Holy Spider (2022) (75).

Best Ali Abbasi movies, ranked

Has Ali Abbasi won an Oscar?

Ali Abbasi has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Ali Abbasi has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Ali Abbasi?

Ali Abbasi is 45 years old, born on January 1, 1981 in Iran.

What is Ali Abbasi's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ali Abbasi's filmography is The Apprentice (2024), which Ali Abbasi directed.

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