Berlinale screening Iranian filmmaker’s ‘Opponent’

Iranian filmmaker’s movie ‘Opponent’ has been going on screen at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Germany.

Directed by Milad Alami and distributed by the Paris-based sales company Indie Sales, the film is on screen at the Panorama section of the 73rd Berlinale.

‘Opponent’ follows Iman and his family who have been forced to exit Iran in the aftermath of a devastating rumor. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in north of Sweden.

Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family's patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.

Iranian actor Peyman Maadi stars in the flick.

The Berlin International Film Festival is “one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year”, the website of the event reads.

The 73rd edition of the event was launched on February 16 and is set to wrap up on February 26, 2023.

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