Iranian movie ‘Orca’ releases trailer

Iranian movie ‘Orca’ has released a trailer.

Directed by Sahar Mosayyebi and a co-production from Iran and Qatar, the movie tells the true story of the Iranian swimmer Elham-Sadat Asghari who earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

It follows the divorced Elham, who survives a horrific beating at the hands of her husband. Haunted by the traumatic experience and seeking to rediscover herself, she finds solace and salvation in the open expanse of water.

Courageous, determined and encouraged by her father, she soon makes her mark as a formidable endurance swimmer.

In the fight of her life, Elham faces obstacles in search of her ultimate goal, the Guinness world record for swimming the longest distance with her hands bound.

“All the incidents in the film are true; they are real and Elham went through it all. With this film, we are stating facts not criticizing or condemning anyone,” Mosayyebi said in a press conference at the Ajyal event.

She also noted that “Orcas are like human beings; they are very family-oriented and close to each other as well as emotional and sensitive. So naming the film after it was a natural choice.”

Popular Iranian star Taraneh Alidousti played the role of Elham in ‘Orca’.

The movie won the audience choice award at the ninth edition of the Ajyal Film Festival in Qatar.

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