Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on December 08, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Dariush Mehrjui! Another year older, wiser, and still teaching cows everywhere how existential drama is truly done. Your groundbreaking film "Gaav" revolutionized Iranian cinema—and honestly, we haven't looked at farm animals quite the same way ever since.

From captivating audiences with classics like "The Cycle," which proved that bicycles aren't always needed for a gripping ride through life's harsh realities, to spearheading Iran's vibrant New Wave in filmmaking—you remain timelessly inspiring. May your special day be filled with laughter (and maybe another masterpiece script). Cheers to more cinematic brilliance ahead; keep directing life's great scene!