Standing in the Dust or Standing in the Mist (Persian: ایستاده در غبار, romanized: Istadeh Dar Ghobar) is a 2016 biographical drama film about Ahmad Motevaselian, an Iranian commander in the Iran-Iraq war, who disappeared in Lebanon. The film is directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian and produced by Habibollah Valinezhad.[1]
| Standing in the Dust | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian |
| Written by | Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian |
| Produced by | Habibollah Valinezhad |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Hadi Behrooz |
| Edited by | Sajjad Pahlavanzadeh |
| Music by | Habib Khazaeifar |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
Synopsis
editAhmad is an army commander who must confront the enemy at the gates of the Khorramshahr, But his fate is determined far from the Iranian border. The movie depicts the real-life events of this great commander who is regarded as one of Iran's most well-respected contemporary national heroes.
Cast
edit- Hadi Hejazifar as Ahmad Motevaselian
- Amir Hossein Hashemi as Mojtaba Asgari
- Farhad Fadakar as Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat
- Emad Mohammadi as Hossein Hamedani
- Ebrahim Amini
Awards
editThe film won
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Film
- Crystal Simorg for Best Special and Visual Effects
- Crystal Simorg for Best Production and Costume Design
- Special Jury Award for First Film Competition - Best Directing
at the 34th Fajr Film Festival.
Nominated
editAlso nominated for:
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Makeup
- Best Film, Audience Award
References
edit- "Standing in the Dust (2016)". Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ""Standing in the Dust" wins Best film award at Fajr festival". 12 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- "The first picture of Ahmad Motevaselian in "Standing in the Dust". Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- "Which festival films to see?". Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- "Man "Standing in the Dust" of the homeland defense". Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- "'The Salesman' to represent Iran at Oscars". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
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