Directors born on May 29

Take a focused look at the directors born on May 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1957 Mohsen Makhmalbaf

  Mohsen Makhmalbaf is an influential Iranian film director, writer, editor, producer, and film theorist, recognized for his substantial impact on the Iranian New Wave cinema. His diverse filmography explores philosophical, social, and political themes, and he is lauded as one of the most significant filmmakers to emerge from Iran. [bio]