Colonel Soraya (Persian: سرهنگ ثریا) is a 2023 Iranian drama film directed and written by Leili Aaj and starring Zhaleh Sameti. It was premiered in 41st Fajr International Film Festival in Iran.[1] According to the NCRI, the film was "ordered by Khamenei to prevent the recruitment of young people to the MEK and resistance units, while paving the way for suppression, execution, and terrorism based on the experiences of the past four decades."[2]
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| Directed by | Leili Aaj |
| Written by | Leili Aaj |
| Produced by | Jalil Shabani |
| Starring | Zhaleh Sameti |
| Music by | Behzad Abdi |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
Awards and nominations
editIn 41st Fajr International Film Festival, Zhaleh Sameti was nominated for Best Leading Actress,[3] also Leili Aaj won a Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad a Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and a Diploma of Honor in "First Film Director" section.[4]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Fajr International Film Festival | February 2023 | Best Film Score | Behzad Abdi | Nominated | [3] |
| Fajr International Film Festival | February 2023 | Best Leading Actress | Zhaleh Sameti | Nominated | [3] |
| Fajr International Film Festival | February 2023 | Diploma of Honor - First Film Director | Leili Aaj | Won | [4] |
| Fajr International Film Festival | February 2023 | Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad - Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance | Leili Aaj | Won | [4] |
References
edit- ↑ "Expectant Mothers Are Main Idea of "Colonel Soraya"". Fajr International Film Festival. February 4, 2023.
- ↑ "A United Front of 279 Iranian Organizations Stand Against Regime's Propaganda and Infiltration Efforts". National Council of Resistance of Iran. March 15, 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- 1 2 3 "41st Fajr International Film Festival announces nominations". Mehr News Agency. Feb 11, 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Winners of 41st FIFF national section announced". Mehr News Agency. Feb 12, 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
External links
edit- Colonel Soraya on SourehCinema (in Persian)
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