Mitra Hajjar, deemed "expressive" and "compelling" by Variety Magazine,
is one of the most popular leading actresses in Iran. She has held
leading roles in over 20 feature films in her native country.
Hajjar is most noted for her outstanding performances in the films,
Born Under Libra (2000), by
Ahmad Reza Darvish,
Killing Mad Dogs (2001) by
Bahram Beyzaie,
Pink (2003) by
Fereydoun Jeyrani, and most
recently
It's Winter (2006) by
Rafi Pitts, which was in Competition at the 56th
Berlin International Film Festival.
Recently, Hajjar spent some quality time in France, performing in the
theater. She shone on stage in Paris, amongst others, a six-month run
of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.
With a solid film career and countless fans back home, Hajjar has
currently decided to pursue her acting career in the US.