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''I'm Not Angry!'' (, translit. Asabani Nistam!) is a 2014 Iranian
drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...
written and directed by
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
, starring Navid Mohamadzadeh and Baran Kosari. The film was screened in the Panorama section of the
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. The film depicts the bitter story of Navid, an Iranian Kurd university student, who has become "starred". Navid tries hard not to lose his love, Setareh. They met 4 years ago during the unrest in
Tehran Tehran (; , ''Tehrân'') is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is the capital of Tehran province, and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District (Tehran County), Central District. With a population of around 9. ...
after the disputed election in 2009, and now Setareh's father asks Navid to clarify his relation with her. We accompany Navid in his efforts to provide the minimum requirements of living, and we take a glance at the various layers of the social classes in Iran. ''I’m not angry!'' is an independent product in the Iranian cinema. That is, the film has not received any financial help from any institute, organisation, centre, institution, state-run or non-governmental network or foundation. The shooting of ''I’m not angry!'' was done in more than 60 locations from the northernmost to the southernmost areas in Tehran. A 2013 production, ''I’m Not Angry!'', was a controversial film in 32nd
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in 2014 and the only Iranian film in
64th Berlin International Film Festival The 64th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 6 to 16 February 2014. Wes Anderson's film ''The Grand Budapest Hotel'' opened the festival. British film director Ken Loach was presented with the Golden Bear#Golden Bear .E2.80. ...
in 2014. It is Reza Dormishian's second feature film after the feature ''
Hatred Hatred or hate is an intense negative emotional response towards certain people, things or ideas, usually related to opposition or revulsion toward something. Hatred is often associated with intense feelings of anger, contempt, and disgust. Hat ...
''. Shot completely in Tehran, ''I’m Not Angry!'' explicitly criticises today's conditions in Iran, and as it is written at the beginning of the film, it is ‘A Free Adaptation of Today Iran’.
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in its festival's website announced on 18 January that ''I’m Not Angry!'' would be screened in the 64th Berlinale, held 6–16 February 2014 in Germany, as the sole representative of the Iranian cinema. The film had an enthusiastic reception from the critics and audience, and after each screening,
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
and the two leading actors Navid Mohammadzadeh and Baran Kosari attended the press conferences among lengthy applauses.


Synopsis

''I’m Not Angry!'' is the story of Navid, a "starred" (student expelled for political reasons) university student who—while trying to provide the minimum requirements of a normal life—tries not to get angry when he is faced with the immoralities prevalent in his society, and he does all he can not to lose his love, Setareh.


Cast

* Navid Mohammadzadeh as Navid * Amir Salehian as Navi

* Baran Kosari as Setareh * Reza Behboodi as Mr. Javadi * Milad Rahimi as Ahmad *Amir Reza Amiraqa as Mohsen *Misaq Zaré as Mr. Bagheri *Reza Koulqani as Reza *Hojjat Hassanpour as Amir *Mohamad Kart as Sasan *Tinou Salehi as Hamid * Bahram Afshari as Real Estate Agent


Production

* Director of Photography: Ali Azhari *
Sound recording Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical, Mechanical system, mechanical, electronic, or digital inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of ...
: Nezamoddin Kiaie *
Sound mixing Audio mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more audio channels. In the process, a source's volume level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated or enhanced. This practical, aest ...
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Mohammad Reza Delpak Mohammad Reza Delpak( (born in Tehran) is a sound Department Cinema of Iran. He is the first sound designer of Iranian cinema. Biography Mohammad Reza Delpak was born in Tehran in 1955. He holds a master's degree and an honorary doctorate bot ...
* Sound editing: Reza Narimizadeh *
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: Mehrdad Mirkiani *
Costume design Costume design is the process of selecting or creating clothing for a performers. A costume may be designed from scratch or may be designed by combining existing garments. "Costume" may also refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a ...
: Baran Kousari *
Product management Product management is the business process of planning, developing, launching, and managing a product or service. It includes the entire lifecycle of a product, from ideation to development to go to market. Product managers are responsible for ...
: Mehdi Badrloo *
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: Amir Saharkhiz, Kamran Saharkhiz *
Assistant director The role of an assistant director (AD) on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have ...
: Pedram Alizadeh *
Photography Photography is the visual arts, art, application, and practice of creating images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is empl ...
: Mohamad Badrloo * Released by: Filmiran


Awards

* 17th
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, Best Film Award, 2014 * 17th
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, Best Director Award, for
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
, 2014 * 17th
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, Vincent Ward Prize sponsored by the
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, for 'Best Film and Best Director for the Asian New Talent Prize', for
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
,
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, 2015 * 8th Celebration of Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association, Best Actor Award, for Navid Mohamadzadeh, 2014 * 8th Celebration of Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association, Best Edit Award, for Haydeh Safiyari, 2014 * 8th Celebration of Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association, Honorary Diploma Award for Best Director '
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
', 2014 * 15th Asiatica Film Mediale of Roma, Special Mention, Best Asian Feature Film Award, 2014 *
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, APSA Academy NETPAC Development Prize, for Reza Dormishian, 2014 * 5th London Iranian Film Festival, Best Narrative Feature Award, for
Reza Dormishian Reza Dormishian () is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has worked as assistant director with notable directors such as Dariush Mehrjui, Fereydoun Jeyrani, and Alireza Davood Nejad. Career He started writing as a fi ...
, 2014 * 4th Iranian Film Festival Australia (IFFA), Audience choice Award, 2014 * 4th Iranian film festival Czech Republic (IFF), Audience Award, 2015


Nominations

* 8th Annual
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(APSA), nominated for 2 awards, 2014 * 8th Celebration of Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association, nominated for 7 awards, 2014 * 32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, nominated for Best Man Actor Award, for Navid Mohamadzadeh, 2014 * 32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, nominated for Best Woman Actor Award, for Baran Kousari, 2014 *32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, ‌nominated for best Edith, for
Hayedeh Safiyari Hayedeh Safiyari (; born 27 June 1959) is an Iranian film editor and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She graduated in Art Cinema from a reputed University in Iran and decided to pursue her professional career in movi ...
, 2014 *32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, ‌nominated for best sound recording, for Nezamoddin Kiaie, 2014 *32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, ‌nominated for best sound mixing, for
Mohammad Reza Delpak Mohammad Reza Delpak( (born in Tehran) is a sound Department Cinema of Iran. He is the first sound designer of Iranian cinema. Biography Mohammad Reza Delpak was born in Tehran in 1955. He holds a master's degree and an honorary doctorate bot ...
, 2014 *32nd
Fajr International film festival Iran's annual Fajr International Film Festival (), or Fajr Film Festival (little: FIFF; ), has been held every February in Tehran since 1983. The festival is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It takes place on the anni ...
, ‌nominated for best
Visual effects Visual effects (sometimes abbreviated as VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live-action shot in filmmaking and video production. The integration of live-action footage and other live-action fo ...
, for Amir Saharkhiz and Kamran Saharkhiz, 2014


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Official Trailer
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