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Iran's Revolution Unfolds in New Documentary
22 May
Summary
- Sony Pictures Classics acquired rights to 'Rehearsals for a Revolution'.
- The documentary traces over 40 years of Iran's history.
- It depicts resistance against political repression in Iran.
Sony Pictures Classics has secured extensive distribution rights for the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Rehearsals for a Revolution.' This L'Oeil d'Or winning film, a debut feature from Pegah Ahangarani, offers a deeply personal perspective on Iranian history. The documentary weaves together intimate and collective memories, drawing from personal archives, home videos, and street protest footage.
Through five portraits of relatives and mentors, Ahangarani expresses five forms of resistance, charting her life story and over four decades of Iran's tumultuous past. The narrative spans from the early days of 1979 up to a projected war beginning in 2026, portraying a nation shaped by political repression and sustained hope for revolutionary change.
