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‘A Good Day Will Come’ Writer-Director Amir Zargara On Bringing A Tragic Hero’s Story To Life In Oscar-Qualifying Short Film
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scrn loglineA rising Iranian wrestler faces a heart-wrenching choice between personal success and risking it all for justice in this Oscar-qualifying short film.beat sheet- Director Amir Zargara draws inspiration from the real-life story of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed in 2020 for participating in anti-government protests.
- The film's lead actor, Sia Alipour, is an accomplished wrestler making his acting debut, bringing an authentic athletic edge to the performance.
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‘A Good Day Will Come’ Writer-Director Amir Zargara On Bringing A Tragic Hero’s Story To Life In Oscar-Qualifying Short Film
DeadlineStory by Destiny Jackson
scrn logline
A rising Iranian wrestler faces a heart-wrenching choice between personal success and risking it all for justice in this Oscar-qualifying short film.
beat sheet
- Director Amir Zargara draws inspiration from the real-life story of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed in 2020 for participating in anti-government protests.
- The film's lead actor, Sia Alipour, is an accomplished wrestler making his acting debut, bringing an authentic athletic edge to the performance.
call sheet
Amir Zargara, Navid Afkari, Sia Alipour, Oscar, A Good Day Will Come