Wednesday, 22 December 2021 (YJC)_ Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Hero’ is among the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars’ ceremony.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars’ ceremony among which “A Hero” By Iranian Directorm Asghar Fahradi is named.
Directed by Asghar Farhadi, "A Hero" will compete with “Great Freedom” (Austria), “Playground” (Belgium), “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” (Bhutan), “Flee” (Denmark), “Compartment No. 6” (Finland), “I’m Your Man” (Germany), “Lamb” (Iceland), “The Hand of God” (Italy), “Drive My Car” (Japan), “Hive” (Kosovo), “Prayers for the Stolen” (Mexico), “The Worst Person in the World” (Norway), “Plaza Catedral” (Panama), “The Good Boss” (Spain).
Prior to this, Asghar Farhadi won two Oscars for 'A Separation' and 'The Salesman'. This is going to be the 5th time that Farhadi is the representative of Iran in this Film competition.
Preciously, 'A Hero' attended Cannes Film Festival that gained strong reviews and won the festival’s Grand Prix prize in its main competition.
Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Raana Azadivar, Fereshteh Sadr Orafai and Sarina Farhadi are among the cast members of the flick.
The plot of 'A Hero' is about Rahim, who is imprisoned because unable to repay a debt. Amazon Studios has acquired US rights to the Iranian film.