Standing in the Dust
Standing in the Dust or Standing in the Mist is a 2016 biographical drama film about Ahmad Motevaselian, an Iranian commander in the Iran-Iraq war, who disappeared in Lebanon. The film is directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian and produced by Habibollah Valinezhad.
Synopsis
Ahmad is an army commander who must confront the enemy at the gates of the Khorramshahr, But his fate is determined far from the Iranian border.The movie depicts the real-life events of this great commander who is regarded as one of Iran's most well-respected contemporary national heroes.
Cast
- Hadi Hejazifar
- Amir Hossein Hashemi
- Farhad Fadakar
- Emad Mohammadi
- Ebrahim Amini
Awards
The film wonCrystal Simorgh for Best FilmCrystal Simorg for Best Special and Visual EffectsCrystal Simorg for Best Production and Costume DesignSpecial Jury Award for First Film Competition - Best Directingat the 34th Fajr Film Festival.
Nominated
Also nominated for:- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Makeup
- Best Film, Audience Award