Colonel Soraya

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Colonel Soraya
Colonel Soraya.jpg
Directed by Leili Aaj
Written byLeili Aaj
Produced by Jalil Shabani
Starring Zhaleh Sameti
Music by Behzad Abdi
Production
company
Release date
  • 2023 (2023)
Running time
90 minutes
Country Iran
Language Persian

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] the film is written based on a true story and it portrays mothers longing for their children being held captive in Iraq at Camp Ashraf, the base of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran. [2] in 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]

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Awards and nominations

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef(s)
Fajr International Film Festival February 2023Best Film Score Behzad Abdi Nominated [3]
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Best Leading Actress Zhaleh Sameti Nominated [3]
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Diploma of Honor - First Film Director Leili Aaj Won [4]
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023 Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad - Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Leili AajWon [4]

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References

  1. "Expectant Mothers Are Main Idea of "Colonel Soraya"". Fajr International Film Festival . February 4, 2023.
  2. "Director says "Colonel Sorayya" warns audiences not to fall for MKO charm offensive". Tehran Times . February 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "41st Fajr International Film Festival announces nominations". Mehr News Agency . Feb 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Winners of 41st FIFF national section announced". Mehr News Agency . Feb 12, 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.