In the Arms of the Tree

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 byBabak Khajehpasha
Written byBabak Khajehpasha
Produced byMohammad Reza Mesbah
Sajjad Nasrollahi Nasab
StarringJavad Ghamati
Maral Bani Adam
Ruhollah Zamani
Ahoora Lotfi
Rayan Lotfi
CountryIran
LanguagePersian

Plot

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The 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

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Accolades

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "First details of Simorgh Aspirants films at the 41st Fajr". Fajr Film Festival (in Persian). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Photo". Hamshahri Online (in Persian). 25 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ ""In the Arms of the Tree" submitted to Fajr Film Festival". ISNA (in Persian). 25 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  4. ^ Ntim, Zac (2024-09-22). "Oscars: Iran Submits 'In The Arms Of The Tree' For Best International Feature Film". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  5. ^ "Fajr Film Festival nominees announced / "Cinema Metropol" leads with 12 nominations". IRNA. February 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Crystal Simorghs of Fajr Film Festival took flight". ISNA (in Persian). 11 February 2023.
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