Ballad of a White Cow
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| Persian | قصیده گاو سفید |
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| Cinematography | Amin Jafari |
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Production companies | Caracteres Productions Filmsazan Cooperation |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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| Language | Persian |
Ballad of a White Cow (Persian: قصیده گاو سفید, romanized: Ghasideyeh gave sefid) is a 2020 Iranian drama film co-directed by Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moqadam, and co-written by Sanaeeha, Moqadam, and Mehrdad Kouroshniya.[1]
The film had its worldwide premiere at the 38th Fajr Film Festival.[2] It also showed at 71st Berlin International Film Festival in March 2021.[3] This film was also nominated for New Talent Award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021.[4]
Plot
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Mina's life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband was innocent of the crime for which he was executed.
Cast
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- Maryam Moqadam as Mina
- Alireza Sani Far as Reza
- Pouria Rahimi as Babak's brother
- Farid Ghobadi as Reza's Colleague
- Lili Farhadpour as Mina's Neighbor
- Avin Poor Raoufi as Bita (Mina's daughter)
Release
[edit]On February 11, 2021, Berlinale announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Competition section, in March 2021.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result |
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| 2020 | Fajr Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya | Nominated |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Maryam Moqadam | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Berlin International Film Festival | Competition Audience Award | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated |
| Golden Berlin Bear | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated | ||
| Fünf Seen Film Festival | Audience Award | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated | |
| Jerusalem Film Festival | Award for International Cinema | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated | |
| Der Neue Heimatfilm | Best Film | Behtash Sanaeeha | Won | |
| Zurich Film Festival | Golden Eye | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated | |
| Special Mention | Behtash Sanaeeha | Won | ||
| Hong Kong Asian Film Festival | New Talent Award | Behtash Sanaeeha | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association | Best Screenplay | Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya | Nominated |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Maryam Moqadam | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Hopewell, John (February 12, 2021). "'Gagarine' Sales Agent Totem Films Boards Berlin Competition Entry 'Ballad of a White Cow' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ https://en.ifilmtv.com/News/Content/26676/ [dead link]
- ^ Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hong Kong Asian Film Festival: 'Rehana Maryam Noor' bags New Talent Award". Dhaka Tribune. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 11, 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Press Office (February 11, 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Competition - Reshaping Cinematic Forms". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Ballad of a White Cow at IMDb
- Ballad of a White Cow at Metacritic
- Ballad of a White Cow at Rotten Tomatoes
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