Did you know that “The Writer Is Dead” is Shahab Hosseini’s first directing experience in the United States? It was filmed entirely in English, starring American actors. The script was initially written in Persian by Iranian writer Arash Abbasi, and then it was translated into English. This film won the Best Feature Film award at Cine Paris Film Festival in 2022. It is currently playing in theaters in Tehran, either dubbed in Persian or with Persian subtitles.