Acting

Homa Rousta

Born September 26, 1946 · Tehran, Iran

Died September 26, 2015 · aged 68

Homa Rousta (Persian: هما روستا‎‎; 26 September 1946 – 26 September 2015) was an Iranian film and stage actress. She was the widow of stage director Hamid Samandarian. She graduated with a degree in theatre from the School of Dramatic Arts in Bucharest. She started her career in 1971. Her most famous performance was in From Karkheh to Rhine (1992), for which she was nominated for the best actress…

Known For

The Bad Friend

The Bad Friend · 2007

Habib returns to Iran after many years and goes after his fellow Aziz but finds him in an asylum not talking and not remembering anything about his past. By the request of the doctors Habib begins to tell Aziz about their past life and the story of their friendship when both were bank's employees. They grew up together and began working in the bank's security carrying bags of money, until one day when some thieves rub the money from them and run away.

Dawn

After years of living in the mountains with his wife and daughter, Ali Khan returns to his birthplace to uncover the motive behind the murder of his brother, who was killed by the Khan's operatives. Ojan, his nephew who works as the Khan's miller, stands against Ali Khan, sparking a clash between Ali and the Khan's men.

Malek khatoon

Malek khatoon · 1990

After her husband’s death, Malek Khatoon returns to her ancestral village to rebuild her father’s destroyed dye workshop. Defying a powerful factory owner and a fearful community, her resistance sparks a quiet uprising.

From Karkhe to Rhein

From Karkhe to Rhein · 1993

From Karkhe to Rhein

Young veteran Saeed, who is suffering from visual problems due to injuries sustained during the Iran-Iraq War, is sent to Germany for treatment and recuperation. Once there, he is reunited with his sister Leyla, who is now married to a German citizen. The siblings struggle to reconnect in a foreign land, while Saeed prepares himself for surgery that could change his life. A tragic exploration of the horrific repercussions of war.

Little Bird of Happiness

Little Bird of Happiness · 1988

Little Bird of Happiness

Malihe, was emotionally impacted of aphasia in childhood is lost and the needs nerve to be reminded of the past seizures. The abused children, the incompatibility of the site and can intensify his aggression, school officials decided to deport him to be deaf, but her request Shafiq, educational specialist, he is given another chance. Ms Shafiq Malihe attract the confidence and power with the help of artificial shock, he returns to his speech.

The Glass Wall

The Glass Wall · 1971

Homa's Hamid

Homa's Hamid · 2014

MovieDocumentary

The documentary "Homa's Hamid" is about the life and work of two important artists in the field of theater and cinema in Iran, Hamid Samandarian and Homa Rousta.

The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard · 2013

The Cherry Orchard

Directed by Hassan Madjouni.

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The Bad Friend

The Bad Friend · 2007

Habib returns to Iran after many years and goes after his fellow Aziz but finds him in an asylum not talking and not remembering anything about his past. By the request of the doctors Habib begins to tell Aziz about their past life and the story of their friendship when both were bank's employees. They grew up together and began working in the bank's security carrying bags of money, until one day when some thieves rub the money from them and run away.

Doctor

Dawn

After years of living in the mountains with his wife and daughter, Ali Khan returns to his birthplace to uncover the motive behind the murder of his brother, who was killed by the Khan's operatives. Ojan, his nephew who works as the Khan's miller, stands against Ali Khan, sparking a clash between Ali and the Khan's men.

Golini

Malek khatoon

Malek khatoon · 1990

After her husband’s death, Malek Khatoon returns to her ancestral village to rebuild her father’s destroyed dye workshop. Defying a powerful factory owner and a fearful community, her resistance sparks a quiet uprising.

Malek Khatoon

From Karkhe to Rhein

From Karkhe to Rhein · 1993

From Karkhe to Rhein

Young veteran Saeed, who is suffering from visual problems due to injuries sustained during the Iran-Iraq War, is sent to Germany for treatment and recuperation. Once there, he is reunited with his sister Leyla, who is now married to a German citizen. The siblings struggle to reconnect in a foreign land, while Saeed prepares himself for surgery that could change his life. A tragic exploration of the horrific repercussions of war.

Leila

Little Bird of Happiness

Little Bird of Happiness · 1988

Little Bird of Happiness

Malihe, was emotionally impacted of aphasia in childhood is lost and the needs nerve to be reminded of the past seizures. The abused children, the incompatibility of the site and can intensify his aggression, school officials decided to deport him to be deaf, but her request Shafiq, educational specialist, he is given another chance. Ms Shafiq Malihe attract the confidence and power with the help of artificial shock, he returns to his speech.

The Glass Wall

The Glass Wall · 1971

Homa's Hamid

Homa's Hamid · 2014

MovieDocumentary

The documentary "Homa's Hamid" is about the life and work of two important artists in the field of theater and cinema in Iran, Hamid Samandarian and Homa Rousta.

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The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard · 2013

The Cherry Orchard

Directed by Hassan Madjouni.

Travelers

Travelers · 1992

A wedding day becomes a ritual of mourning when the bride's family die in an auto accident. Refusing to accept her daughter's death, and in the midst of guests and mourners, including the drivers that caused the accident, the mother orders the wedding to move forward. But how can the bride marry in the midst of a wake and without the family's traditional mirror, which the sister was bringing to the service?

Mahtab

A Report on a Murder

A Report on a Murder · 1987

A Report on a Murder

MovieDramaThriller

In the middle of the Islamic revolution of Iran in 1979 Captain Kalali who was in jail because of being a Communist is getting release from the prison. But he is after Keymaram the former leader of them who had betrayed them to kill him. Captain goes to Isfahan and manages to kill him and then after that he meets his wife and children who were away from him for a long time.

The Red Soil

The Red Soil · 2002

SeriesDramaWar & Politics

A political prisoner in Shaah regime who lost his little girl in Tehran City before his conviction, be released and return to his own city (Khorramshahr) after 15 years. In this time his girl knows about her origin and try to find her father, but Iran-Iraq war begins and Iraq army brunt to Khorramshahr City.

Mrs. Saba