Colonel Soraya

Colonel Soraya (Persian: سرهنگ ثریا) is a 2023 Iranian drama film directed and written by Leili Aaj. it is staring by Zhaleh Sameti. it was premiered in 41st Fajr International Film Festival in Iran.[1] the film is written based on a true story and it portrays mothers longing for their children being held captive in Iraq at Camp Ashraf, the base of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran.[2] in 41st Fajr International Film Festival, Zhaleh Sameti was nominated for Best Leading Actress,[3] also Leili Aaj won a Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad a Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and a Diploma of Honor in "First Film Director" section.[4]

Colonel Soraya
Directed byLeili Aaj
Written byLeili Aaj
Produced byJalil Shabani
StarringZhaleh Sameti
Music byBehzad Abdi
Production
company
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIran
LanguagePersian

Awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Fajr International Film Festival February 2023 Best Film Score Behzad Abdi Nominated [3]
Fajr International Film Festival February 2023 Best Leading Actress Zhaleh Sameti Nominated [3]
Fajr International Film Festival February 2023 Diploma of Honor - First Film Director Leili Aaj Won [4]
Fajr International Film Festival February 2023 Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad - Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Leili Aaj Won [4]

References
  1. "Expectant Mothers Are Main Idea of "Colonel Soraya"". Fajr International Film Festival. February 4, 2023.
  2. "Director says "Colonel Sorayya" warns audiences not to fall for MKO charm offensive". Tehran Times. February 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  3. "41st Fajr International Film Festival announces nominations". Mehr News Agency. Feb 11, 2023.
  4. "Winners of 41st FIFF national section announced". Mehr News Agency. Feb 12, 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.


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