Ali Abbasi
Ali Abbasi is a Danish-Iranian film director known for his work on the acclaimed film 'The Apprentice.' He has recently been in the news due to a controversy stemming from an incident at a Golden Globes after-party, where he allegedly behaved inappropriately towards a well-known actor. In response to the situation, Abbasi publicly acknowledged his actions and issued an apology, stating that he misjudged the nature of his relationship with the individual involved. Despite the backlash, he clarified that his decision to part ways with his Hollywood agencies was unrelated to the incident, framing it as a long-term career choice rather than a reaction to recent events.
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Ali Abbasi expresses his feelings of alienation in Scandinavian society and his intention to make a film about contemporary issues.
Stjerneregissøren Ali Abbasi om Trumps fettsuging, voldtekt og norske tabuer
Norway· 2025-10-05Ali Abbasi discusses his feelings of alienation in Scandinavian society and his plans for his next film.
Stjerneregissøren Ali Abbasi om Trumps fettsuging, voldtekt og norske tabuerNorway· 2025-10-04Ali Abbasi directed the film 'The Apprentice', which portrays Donald Trump's early career.
Πολιτικοί στην αρένα του θεάματος
Greece· 2025-09-15
Ali Abbasi contributes to a broader understanding of Iranian identity through his films.
Where censorship silenced Pakistani cinema, it sparked a silver screen revolution in Iran - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-09-01
Ali Abbasi blends inside and outside perspectives in his contributions to Iranian cinema.
SPOTLIGHT: THE BLOSSOMING OF IRANIAN CINEMA - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-31
Ali Abbasi is recognized as one of the most authentic voices in contemporary cinema, known for his bold, award-winning films.
Εξι χρόνια «με τον Τραμπ»Greece· 2025-08-14
Ali Abbasi is the director of the Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice, which was blocked from release by the Indian censor board.
Indian film board criticised for cutting ‘overly sensual’ Superman kisses | India
United Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Ali Abbasi is a Danish-Iranian filmmaker who opposes the Iranian regime and discusses his views on the conflict between Iran and the West.
Der er ingen vej tilbage for præstestyret i Iran
Denmark· 2025-07-11Abbasi served as head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation from 2011 to 2013.
the Iranian military and science leaders killed by Israeli air strikes
Australia· 2025-06-17
Opening his remarks by addressing his film’s director Ali Abbasi.
2025 Canadian Screen Awards cap an uneasy edition by honouring Trump biopic The Apprentice
Canada· 2025-06-02
Ali Abbasi is known for his film 'Story of Trump', which explores Donald Trump's early business career.
Филмови што ги слават историјата и влијанието на седмата уметност
North Macedonia· 2025-04-12
Ali Abbasi directs the 2024 movie The Apprentice, which dramatizes the friendship between Donald Trump and Roy Cohn.
What to watch this weekend: Pulse races onto Netflix and The White Lotus ends its season with a bang on CraveCanada· 2025-04-04
Ali Abbasi found in the unrefined aesthetics of video tape the perfect format to portray young Donald Trump.
Rebobinar hacia el futuro: cuando el cine y las series redescubren el VHS | Cultura
Spain· 2025-03-15
Ali Abbasi is the director of the biopic about Donald Trump discussed in the article.
‘The Apprentice’ tenía difícil asustarnos más sobre Donald Trump. Lo consigue | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-03-14
Ali Abbasi is one of the personalities who signed a petition in support of the filmmakers.
Comienza el juicio contra dos cineastas iraníes por la película 'My favourite cake’
Bolivia· 2025-03-03
Ali Abbasi coached Sebastian Stan in the role of young Donald Trump.
Helena Lindblad: Största Oscarschocken om ”Trump” vinner
Sweden· 2025-03-02
Ali Abbasi has been criticized for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice.
Hollywood mantiene la prudencia con Donald Trump en vísperas de la gran noche de los Oscar | Premios Oscar | CineSpain· 2025-02-28
Ali Abbasi, the director of 'O Aprendiz', commented on the harassment accusations that surfaced recently.
Diretor de ‘O Aprendiz’ se pronuncia sobre tapa em ator no Globo de Ouro: ‘Não foi sexual’; leia
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-24
Ali Abbasi, the director of the film 'The Apprentice', acknowledged and apologized for the accusation of sexual harassment against a male actor.
واکنش کارگردان ایرانی به اتهام آزار اخلاقی در گلدن گلوب | اشتباه کردم، عذرخواهی میکنم
Iran· 2025-02-24Ali Abbasi is involved in a controversy regarding inappropriate behavior at a Golden Globes afterparty.
Dansk filminstruktør klappede kendt skuespiller bagi. Nu undskylder hanDenmark· 2025-02-24