About Paliz Khoshdel
Iranian Filmmaker / Scriptwriter / Producer / Editor
Paliz Khoshdel is an Iranian filmmaker, writer, and visual artist based in France. His works explore underground culture, youth identity, and social resistance — capturing the untold stories of Iran’s new generation.
Since 2001, Paliz has been working in video art, ethnographic documentaries, and experimental cinema. His creative journey led him to focus on Iran’s underground movements and marginalized voices, shaping a bold and distinctive style in storytelling.
His award-winning films have been screened at international film festivals, reflecting his passion for independent cinema and visual experimentation. As a director, producer, and editor, Paliz Khoshdel continues to push creative boundaries through documentary filmmaking.
DIRECTOR
Ancient Heritage (2008, Short Documentary, 20 min)
Street Sultans (2010, Documentary, 40 min)
Mutiny of Colors (2017, Documentary, 70 min)
Apnea (2019, Experimental)
The Football Aficionado (2022, Documentary, 87 min)
“Makhoola” Rises! (TBA, Documentary, 70 min)
PRODUCER
Street Sultans (2010)
On Underground (2012)
Mutiny of Colors (2017)
Apnea (2019)
The Football Aficionado (2022)
The Scar (2024, Fiction, 90 min)
The Makhoola Arrives! (TBA)
Here is a selection of documentary and artistic films I have edited over the years — a journey through stories, emotions, and visual rhythm:
- Ancient Heritage (2009)
- Street Sultans (2010)
- Asbe Chobi (2011)
- On Underground (2012)
- Better Than Life (2013)
- Without Ticket (2016)
- Mutiny of Colours (2017)
- Apnea (2019)
- Watching the Other (2019)
- Simulation of Mr. Yellow (2019)
- The Football Aficionado (2022
- The Makhoola Arrives! (2024)
- The Scar (Feature Film) (2024)
International Awards
🏆 Best Documentary (Mecenat Award) — The Football Aficionado
Busan International Film Festival, Korea, 2022🏆 Best Documentary Film — The Football Aficionado
FICIMAD, Madrid, Spain, 2024🏆 Best Documentary (Sport) — The Football Aficionado
Cinema of The World Film Festival, India, 2023🎖️ Diploma for Strong Character & Love for Football — The Football Aficionado
Northern Character Film Festival, Russia, 2024🏆 Best Film — Street Sultans
Six Weeks of Iranian Art Festival, Canada, 2012🎖️ Certificate of Achievement — Street Sultans
2nd Iranian Film Festival, Canada, 2010
Awards & Recognitions
National Awards
🏆 Best Semi-Long Director — Street Sultans
City International Film Festival, 2011🏆 Best Semi-Long Documentary — Street Sultans
House of Cinema, Iranian Cinema Ceremony, 2011🏆 Best Film — Street Sultans
Iranian Critics and Writers Association, 2010🏆 Best Semi-Long Film — Street Sultans
Image of The Year Festival, 2010
