Dariusch Tabatabaei is a film and television journalist based in Hamburg and Bremen, Germany. He studied film directing and has been working in film and television journalism for nearly eight years. His writing focuses on film and streaming content, and appears primarily in German at Netzwelt, a broad-reaching online magazine covering topics from entertainment to hardware and software. His work includes reviews, interviews, and coverage of major international film festivals such as the Berlinale and Cannes, also in video formats for social media.

His thematic interests range from blockbuster franchises like Marvel and Star Wars to award season coverage and independent cinema, especially in the context of film festivals. He writes in German with an interest in balancing accessibility with context and critical reflection.

Alongside his journalistic work, he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Art History and Film Studies. In that context, he has published academic articles in the film studies journal nach dem Film. These contributions reflect his continued engagement with cinema as both a cultural practice and an academic subject. His background brings together practical training, editorial experience, and academic study, with a consistent focus on film and television.