In the Arms of the Tree (Persian: در آغوش درخت) is a 2023 Iranian drama film written and directed by Babak Khajehpasha, and produced by Mohammad Reza Mesbah and Sajjad Nasrollahi Nasab. It premiered in February 2023 at the 41st Fajr International Film Festival.[1][2][3] It was selected as the Iranian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[4]
| In the Arms of the Tree | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| در آغوش درخت | |
| Directed by | Babak Khajehpasha |
| Written by | Babak Khajehpasha |
| Produced by | Mohammad Reza Mesbah Sajjad Nasrollahi Nasab |
| Starring | Javad Ghamati Maral Bani Adam Ruhollah Zamani Ahoora Lotfi Rayan Lotfi |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
Plot
editThe complex crisis in the lives of Kimia and Farid, who have been married for twelve years, disrupts the beautiful world of their children - children who know nothing but simplicity and kindness in life.
Cast
edit- Maral Baniadam
- Javad Ghamati
- Rouhollah Zamani
- Ahoora Lotfi
- Rayan Lotfi
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Nominee | Ref. | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Fajr International Film Festival | February 11, 2023 | Best Film | Mohammad Reza Mesbah | Nominated | [5][6] |
| Best First Film | Babak Khajehpasha | Won | |||
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ruhollah Zamani | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Maral Bani Adam | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Babak Khajehpasha | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Nominated | ||||
| Best Sound/Best Sound Recording | Mehdi Javaherzadeh (Sound Design);Masih Hadpour Seraj (Sound Recording) | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "First details of Simorgh Aspirants films at the 41st Fajr". Fajr Film Festival (in Persian). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Photo". Hamshahri Online (in Persian). 25 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ ""In the Arms of the Tree" submitted to Fajr Film Festival". ISNA (in Persian). 25 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (2024-09-22). "Oscars: Iran Submits 'In The Arms Of The Tree' For Best International Feature Film". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Fajr Film Festival nominees announced / "Cinema Metropol" leads with 12 nominations". IRNA. February 10, 2023.
- ^ "Crystal Simorghs of Fajr Film Festival took flight". ISNA (in Persian). 11 February 2023.
External links
edit- Dar Aghooshe Derakht at IMDb
- "In the Arms of the Tree" ready for screening at Fajr Film Festival
- "In the Arms of the Tree" ready for screening at Fajr Film Festival IMNA News Agency
- Filming of "In the Arms of the Tree" completed Cinema Press News Agency
- List of Simorgh Aspirants films for the 41st Fajr Film Festival announced
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