Opponent15
After enduring a devastating rumour, Iman and his family escape Iran, finding refuge in a dilapidated hotel in northern Sweden. In hopes of securing residency for his family, Iman reluctantly returns to his career as a wrestler, as soon faces the very reasons that forced him to flee. Payman Maadi (A Separation) gives a powerhouse performance in his complex drama about family, masculinity, and the experience of refugees.
Reviews
‘A complex drama that pivot’s on an exceptional lead performance.’
★★★★
David Jenkins, Little White Lies
‘Payman Maadi brings a fierce intelligence to his portrayal of a refugee seeking a secure new home for his family in Sweden…a tense, complex drama’
★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
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We showed Opponent between May 10, 2024 and May 16, 2024.
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