Laya Zanganeh to play lead role in ‘Women Who Run With the Wolves’

Famed Iran actress Laya Zanganeh is set to play the lead role in Iranian film ‘Women Who Run with the Wolves’.

The film directed by Amir Athar Soheili was remained from ‘Yunus’ to a new title and will go on floors soon.

The flick will also have Zanganeh as female lead.

“Thousand years ago, Yunus (Jonah) became doubtful and slipped. The instant his story was about to reach its pinnacle, the fish’s gut begins Jonah’s story. Now, a thousand years later, Zhaleh becomes doubtful and slips and when her story is about to finish at its highest, ‘Women Who Run with the Wolves’ unfolds.

Among the film crew include screenwriter Amir Athar Soheili, Cinemogragapher Ali Azimizadeh and assistant director Hesam Samerizadeh.

Zanganeh has appeared in several movies such as: 'Lean on the Wind' (1999), 'Seven Songs' (2001), 'Fever' (2003), 'The Boss' (2006), 'Quiet Streets' (2010), 'Self-Harm' (2011), 'Private Life' (2011) and 'Lovers Die Standing' (2013).

She has also taken parts in various TV series, including 'Under Your Protection' (1994-1995), 'In My Heart' (1997-1998), 'Born Again' (1999), 'Zero Degree Turn' (2007), 'Coma' (2007), 'Tell the Truth' (2012) and 'Like a Mother' (2013).

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