Colonel Soraya


Colonel Soraya is a 2023 Iranian drama film directed and written by Leili Aaj and starring Zhaleh Sameti. It was premiered in 41st Fajr International [Film Festival] in Iran. According to the NCRI, the film was "ordered by Khamenei to prevent the recruitment of young people to the MEK and resistance units, while paving the way for suppression, execution, and terrorism based on the experiences of the past four decades."

Awards and nominations

In 41st Fajr International Film Festival, Zhaleh Sameti was nominated for Best Leading Actress, also Leili Aaj won a Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad a Special Award of Mohammad [Mehdi Esmaili|Minister] of Ministry of Culture and [Islamic Guidance|Culture and Islamic Guidance] and a Diploma of Honor in "First Film Director" section.
AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResult
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Best Film ScoreBehzad AbdiNomitated
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Best Leading ActressZhaleh SametiNomitated
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Diploma of Honor - First Film DirectorLeili AajWon
Fajr International Film FestivalFebruary 2023Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad - Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic GuidanceLeili AajWon