Paris-based sales company Indie Sales has boarded Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Milad Alami ’s sophomore feature “Opponent” ahead of the film’s premiere at the Berlinale. The banner h…
’s sophomore feature “Opponent” ahead of the film’s premiere at the Berlinale. The banner has unveiled the trailer for the movie which will bow in the Panorama section.
The film follows Iman and his family who have been forced to flee Iran in the aftermath of a devastating rumor. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in Northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumours start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
“I am very proud to have the premiere of ‘Opponent’ at such a prestigious film festival like the Berlinale,” said Alami, who added that “the Panorama section has throughout the years shown some of favorite films.”“Opponent” is produced by Tangy in Sweden, in co-production with Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst and Sveriges Television in Sweden; and Ape & Bjørn in Norway.
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