Alireza Keymanesh

Alireza Keymanesh, born August 5, 1985, in Iran, is one of those names you see popping up more and more in the Iranian film scene, and honestly, it makes sense. The guy’s got range—acting chops, a director’s eye, and a knack for picking projects that aren’t afraid to get a little weird or sentimental or both at once. He’s most recognized for his work in "Flatland" (2017), which kind of walks that line between reality and surrealism. It’s the sort of film where you’re never quite sure what’s real and what’s not, with Alireza pulling you right into that uncertainty. Then there’s "My Lovely Home" (2021), a total shift in tone. Instead of bending reality, this one leans a lot more into emotional territory, exploring what it means to belong, to lose, to find pieces of yourself where you least expect them. Alireza’s performance? It’s the sort that hits in the gut, but in a good way, like you’re rooting for this guy even when he’s making a mess of things. And then, fresh on the scene, "Upside Down" (2024) drops. This one’s all about flipping perspectives—literally and metaphorically. It’s wild, the way it challenges you to see things differently, and Alireza really runs with it, making you question your own assumptions along the way. The dude’s career just keeps evolving. If you haven’t checked out his stuff yet, you’re sleeping on something interesting.