Mohammad Ali Sepanlou

Biography

Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou (محمدعلی سپانلو) (November 20, 1940 – May 11, 2015) was an Iranian poet, author, and literary critic. Born in Tehran, Iran. He has been a founder member, a member of the executive board, and editor of the journal of the Writers' Association of Iran, in which capacity has opposed both the former regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the Islamic Republic of Iran, speaking out against censorship.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1973Winner

Best Performance

Sattar Khan

1999Winner

Best Performance

Ahmad Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty

1972Nominee

Best Performance

Tranquility in the Presence of Others

Career Highlights

1986Highlight

Best Writing

The Finish Line

2010Highlight

Best Performance

Care for Me, Lady!