Throughout his career, Ershadi has worked with some of the most respected filmmakers and abroad. Beyond Abbas Kiarostami, Dariush Mehrjui, and Mohammad Ali Bashe Ahangar, he has collaborated with international directors such as Marc Forster, Alejandro Amenábar, Kathryn Bigelow, and Anton Corbijn. Each collaboration added new layers to his artistic perspective and introduced him to diverse cinematic traditions — from poetic realism to Hollywood-style storytelling.
Despite his international recognition, Ershadi has remained deeply connected to cinema. He has often expressed pride in being part of a film tradition that values humanity, simplicity, and philosophy over spectacle. In interviews, he has described cinema as “a cinema of patience and poetry,” qualities that resonate strongly with his own sensibilities as an actor. Away from the screen, Homayoun Ershadi is known for his humility and calm demeanor. Those who have worked with him describe him as soft-spoken, reflective, and deeply respectful of others — traits that mirror the quiet power of his performances.
