Farīdūn Gūlah (born in Tehran, 7 September, 1941—died in Salmānshahr, 22 October 2005) was an Iranian director and screenwriter. Gūlah studied literature at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and dramatic arts at New York University. He was a prolific screenwriter, and although directing only seven films, he left an indelible mark on Iranian cinema. Known as one of the most famous filmmakers of the New Wave movement, Gūlah criticized Iranian cinematic products of his time, namely Fīlmfārsī, which showed little awareness of social concerns and portrayed a false image of Iranian society.