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AVA

By Sadaf FOROUGHI

Drama - Completed 2017

Coming of age among the strict traditions of Iran, Ava's life is dictated by rules. As she struggles to find her place within a culture of authority, Ava is pushed deeper into isolation as she challenges duty, family, and the hypocrisy of her surroundings.

Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2017

Discovery

Toronto - TIFF 2017

Discovery/Winner: Best Canadian First Feature Film - Honorable Mention; International Critics' Award (FIPRESCI)

Jerusalem FF 2018

Debuts/ Nominee: FIPRESCI Prize

Goteborg IFF 2018

Nominee: International Debut Award

Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2018

Nominee: Best Canadian Film

Oslo Films from the South Festival 2018

Nominee: New Voices Award

Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” 2018

Nominee: Victor Turov Memorial Award for Best Film

Canadian Screen Awards 2018

Winner: John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award; Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

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- Year of production
- 2017
- Genres
- Drama
- Countries
- CANADA, IRAN, QATAR
- Languages
- PERSIAN
- Duration
- 103 mn
- Director(s)
- Sadaf FOROUGHI
- Writer(s)
- Sadaf FOROUGHI
- Producer(s)
- Sadaf FOROUGHI (Sweet Delight Pictures), Kiarash ANVARI (SWEET DELIGHT PICTURES)
- Synopsis
- Coming of age among the strict traditions of Iran, Ava's life is dictated by rules. As she struggles to find her place within a culture of authority, Ava is pushed deeper into isolation as she challenges duty, family, and the hypocrisy of her surroundings.

AVA

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