Farīdūn Jayrānī (born March 1, 1952, Kashmar, Iran) is an Iranian film director and screenwriter with a decades-long career who has made significant contributions to Iranian cinema, particularly in the drama genre. Jeyrani is well known for his skillful direction and storytelling, which typically explore the complex human emotions and relationships in his productions. His portfolio includes notable films such as Tear and Smile (Ashk va Labkhand, 1995) and Under the Roofs of the City (Zīr-i Bāmhā-yi Shahr, 1990) which helped establish him as a prominent figure in Iranian cinema.