Birthday: 1978-01-01 Born in: Orange County, California Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Massy Tadjedin (born 1978) is an Iranian-American screenwriter.
Tadjedin was born in Tehran and grew up in Orange County, California, and studied English Literature at Harvard. Her movie credits include Leo (original screenplay, 2002) and The Jacket (adapted screenplay 2005).
Tadjedin's directorial debut is Last Night, which stars Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes, and will be released May 6, 2011.
Tadjedin resides in Los Angeles.
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Known for
The Jacket
A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.
The story follows a married couple, apart for a night while the husband takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he's attracted. While he's resisting temptation, his wife encounters her past love.
A young mother is plagued by a tragic mistake and alienates her little boy. A brilliant writer is released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence and begins working at Vic's Diner. Their stories converge when the man must overcome obstacles of the past to save the little boy and ultimately himself.
In the translucent LA dusk we discover four women living very different lives. The camera follows each as they wind down their working days, their four stories weaving together as each prepares for their evening.