. . . life of empress
British-Iranian screen writer Juliette Towhidi has been hired to write the screenplay for an untitled feature film project about the life of former Empress Farah Diba.
“The Empress’ life has been extraordinary. Rarely has the destiny of one woman so closely mirrored that of her nation and our turbulent times,” said Towhidi in a statement to Deadline. “Thrust into the spotlight at a tender age, she walked the corridors of power at a time when Iran was the darling of the West, only to find her and her family’s lives turned upside down by revolution and stateless exile. She faced all of it, the highs and lows, with care and grace. It’s a true privilege to have this opportunity to tell her story, to explore my own roots,” she added.
The film’s producers said, “Juliette’s writing is marked by a deep sensitivity and a keen ability to translate complex emotions onto the screen. Her style is characterized by its sharp wit and emotional depth, allowing audiences to connect intimately with her characters and their journeys.”
Towhidi’s journey to becoming a Hollywood screen writer began with a career in journalism working for the Reuters news agency.
