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A good day will come
- Centro Studi Sereno Regis
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
by Amir Zargara, Iran, 2025, 25' – in competition, regional premiere
The story follows Arash, a dedicated professional wrestler who strives to win gold medals for his country, but who ends up caught up in the turmoil of political instability and social unrest. He is faced with a choice: stand up to tyranny or pursue his personal ambitions.
The film is inspired by the life of Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler who was executed under controversial circumstances in 2020.
Amir Zargara is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian writer and director whose unique perspective is shaped by the cultural mosaic of Iran and Canada. His journey, characterized by the resilience of an immigrant and the challenges of living with a stutter, profoundly influences his approach to filmmaking. An alumnus of prestigious programs at the Berlinale, TIFF, Busan, Zurich, and Reykjavik, his films explore the moral complexities individuals face.
His short film A GOOD DAY WILL COME qualified for the Academy Awards and has received over 70 awards and honors at over 100 film festivals worldwide. Amir's screenplays have garnered praise from major industry competitions, including the Academy's Nicholl Fellowship, The Black List, the Austin Film Festival, and Slamdance.
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