The Orange Forest
2023 Iranian film
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The Orange Forest (Persian: جنگل پرتقال, romanized: Jangal-e Porteghal) is a 2023 Iranian drama film written and directed by Arman Khansarian in his feature directorial debut. Starring Mirsaeed Molavian and Sara Bahrami, it premiered at the 41st Fajr Film Festival, where it was nominated for three Crystal Simorghs.[1][2][3]
| The Orange Forest | |
|---|---|
Film poster | |
| Directed by | Arman Khansarian |
| Written by | Arman Khansarian |
| Produced by | Rasoul Sadrameli |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Masoud Amini Tirani |
| Edited by | Mohammad Najarian |
| Music by | Ali Samadpour |
Production company | Farabi Cinema Foundation |
| Distributed by | Shahr Farang |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
Premise
Ali Baharian (Mirsaeed Molavian), a teacher who goes by the artistic name Sohrab Baharian, studied playwriting and, after years of unemployment, has recently begun working as a literature teacher at a school. A strict and uncompromising educator, he expels five students from his class in just three days. As a result, the principal warns him that if he does not submit his academic credentials within two days, his job will be at risk. Reluctantly, Ali travels to his hometown of Tonekabon, the city where he pursued his studies, to meet with his university friends, including his former girlfriend, Maryam Seifi (Sara Bahrami), who, after a tragic accident, has lost her memory.
Cast
- Mirsaeed Molavian as Ali Baharian
- Sara Bahrami as Maryam Seifi
- Reza Behboudi
- Reza Amouzad
- Faraz Sarabi
- Mohammad Reza Samian
- Hamid Reza Abbasi
- Davood Fathali Beigi
- Maryam Ghorbani
- Fereshteh Mar'ashi
- Arshia Nikbin
- Zeinab Sha'bani
- Hesam Nourani[4][5][6][7][8]
Reception
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Mirsaeed Molavian | Nominated | [9][10] |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Sara Bahrami | Nominated | |||
| Best First Film | Arman Khansarian | Nominated | |||
| Hafez Awards | 2024 | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Mirsaeed Molavian | Nominated | [11][12] |
| Best Actress – Motion Picture | Sara Bahrami | Nominated | |||
| Best Director – Motion Picture | Arman Khansarian | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Arman Khansarian | Won | |||
| Best Motion Picture | Rasoul Sadrameli | Nominated |
