Mahdokht Molaei (Persian: àÃÂïîê àÃÂÃÂçÃÂÃÂ; born April 21, 1990) is an Iranian actress, film director, and producer. She is known for her work in independent and international cinema, with notable roles in Botax (2020), LilyâÂÂs Turn (2022), and The Castle (2018). Molaei has been recognized at several international film festivals.
Molaei was born in Tehran, Iran, on April 21, 1990. She began her artistic career in 2010 and has since established herself in various aspects of filmmaking including acting, directing, and producing. In addition to her work in film, she serves as a mentor at Maajara Film School and is a recipient of Emerson College's Presidential Fellowship. She is pursuing an MFA degree in filmmaking at Emerson College.
Molaei's directorial debut, They Are Looking at Us (2016), received an Honorary Diploma from Pasargad Bank 180 second film festival. Her performance in Botax earned her nominations at the Shanghai International Film Festival, and the Nice International Film Festival.
She has participated in numerous national and international productions, often portraying complex female characters. Her recent film, Homa, has been screened at international festivals including IAWRT India.