Background and career
Sareh Bayat (Persian: ساره بیات; born 6 October 1979) is an Iranian actress. She began her career in theatre in 2001 and, after studying acting, appeared in the television series A Fistful of Eagle Feathers in 2007. Her first cinematic role was in the film Imitator of Satan.
Bayat received critical acclaim for her supporting role in the award-winning film A Separation (2011), for which she, along with the female ensemble, won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival. She was also nominated for the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the Fajr Film Festival for her leading roles in Oblivion Season (2013), We Won't Get Used to It (2015), and Almond Eyes (2024).
