A Good Day Will Come
| A Good Day Will Come | |
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| Directed by | Amir Zargara |
| Written by | Amir Zargara |
| Produced by | Amir Zargara, Iman Tahsin |
| Starring | Sia Alipour, Mehdi Bajestani, Yashar Mirian, Metin Ozturk, Shoale Shahbazi, Moeid Zalaghi |
| Cinematography | Jelan Maxwell |
| Edited by | Iman Tahsin |
| Music by | Amir Mohabbati |
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Running time | 26 minutes |
| Countries | Canada, Turkey, Iran |
| Language | Persian |
A Good Day Will Come (released in May 2024) is a short fiction film directed and written by Amir Zargara. The story follows Arash, a dedicated professional wrestler striving to win gold medals for his country, only to be caught in the turmoil of political unrest and societal hardship. He faces a choice between standing against tyranny and maintaining his personal ambitions.[1][2]
The film is inspired by the life of Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler executed under controversial circumstances in 2020.[3]
Plot
[edit]Arash, a talented wrestler, dreams of representing his country in global competitions. However, his journey is interrupted by growing unrest and governmental control within his homeland. As protests rise, he finds himself facing a profound decision: remain silent to protect his career or use his public platform to speak against tyranny.[1] [1][2][3][4][7][26]
Cast
[edit]- Sia Alipour as Arash[3]
- Mehdi Bajestani as Coach
- Yashar Mirian as Assistant Coach
- Metin Ozturk as Arash's Teammate
- Shoale Shahbazi as Mom
- Moeid Zalaghi as Amin
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Amir Zargara and Iman Tahsin, with Zargara taking inspiration from his own experiences and those of Iranians living under repression. It is a Canadian, Turkish, and Iranian co-production, presented in Farsi with English subtitles. Filming locations spanned Canada, Turkey, and Iran.[4][2][5]
Release
[edit]A Good Day Will Come premiered on May 30, 2024. The film has been screened at numerous film festivals worldwide. The film’s distribution format includes DCP and digital streaming with Farsi audio and English subtitles.[5]
Reception
[edit]Critics praised A Good Day Will Come for its storytelling, direction, and cinematography. The film looks into the moral dilemmas and sacrifices that come with when standing up against political oppression. Its depiction of the challenges in human rights issues faced by Iranian society has been praised.[3][6]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Film Festival/Award | Year | Category |
| Vancouver Short Film Festival[7] | 2024 |
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| Reykjavík International Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Chelsea Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Sundar Prize Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Amnesty International Au Cinema pour les Droits humains | ‘’ ‘’ | |
| Reelworld Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival | ‘’ ‘’ |
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| Young Director Award (YDA) | ‘’ ‘’ |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "A Good Day Will Come". filmthreat.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b "A Good Day Will Come' Review: Sia Alipour Is Riveting In Iranian Short Film About Wrestling & Protests". fugitives.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "A Good Day Will Come Film Review". ukfilmreview.co. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "A Good Day Will Come: Relentless Optimism in the Face of the Tyrannical State". indieshortsmag.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Oscar® Qualified A Good Day Will Come Directed by Amir Zargara". indieactivity.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Short Film Review: A Good Day Will Come (2024) by Amir Zargara". asianmoviepulse.com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Vancouver Short Film Festival announces 2024 winners". The Georgia Straight. 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "RIFF announces winners of 2024 and celebrates the end of its 21st edition". en.kvikmyndamidstod.is. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Announcing Chelsea Festival 2024 Winners". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.