Hossein Kiani

Hossein Kiani
حسین کیانی
EducationCollege of Fine Arts University (B.A. in directing); Tarbiat Modares University (M.A. in directing)
OccupationsPlaywright, theatre director, researcher and educator
Spouse
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(m. 2008)​
ChildrenKaren Kiani
Writing career
LanguagePersian
Years active1996–present
SubjectsIranian history, traditions and social issues
Notable works
  • Bidari-ye Khaneh-ye Nesvan (The Awakening of the Women's House)
  • Hamsaye-ye Agha (Mr. Neighbor)
  • Penhan-khaneh-ye Panj-dar (The Hidden House of Five Doors)
  • Vaqe'e dar Majles-e Sudabeh-khani (The Incident at the Assembly of Sudabeh Recitation)

Hossein Kiani (Persian: حسین کیانی, born January 22, 1975) is an Iranian playwright and theatre director. His works often explore Iranian history and society, using historical narratives to examine contemporary social and political issues.

Early life and education

Kiani was born in Malayer, Hamadan province, Iran. He studied directing at the College of Fine Arts of the University of Tehran, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He later received a master's degree in directing from the Faculty of Arts at Tarbiat Modares University.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "معرفی هیئت‌ انتخاب آثار صحنه‌ای جشنواره نمایش‌های آیینی و سنتی". Avin Daily (in Persian). 22 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "بیوگرافی حسین کیانی همسر رویا میرعلمی و سوابق آقای نویسنده و کارگردان +‌عکس ها". Harf-e Rouz (in Persian).
  3. 1 2 3 4 "حسین کیانی". Farvardin Art House (in Persian).
  4. ↑ "معرفی هیئت‌ انتخاب آثار صحنه‌ای جشنواره نمایش‌های آیینی و سنتی". Avin Daily (in Persian). 13 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "نمایش چشم به راه میرغضب سیاست‌زده نیست". Honar Online (in Persian).
  6. ↑ "هیئت انتخاب آثار صحنه‌ای جشنواره آیینی معرفی شد". Aban Online (in Persian). 13 September 2025.