Ballad of a White Cow

Ballad of a White Cow (Persian: قصیده گاو سفید, romanized: Ghasideyeh gave sefid) is a 2020 Iranian drama film directed by Behtash Sanaeeha and written by Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya and Sanaeeha.[1]

Ballad of a White Cow
Film poster
Persianقصیده گاو سفید
Directed byBehtash Sanaeeha
Written byMehrdad Kouroshniya
Behtash Sanaeeha
Maryam Moqadam
Produced byEtienne de Ricaud
Gholamreza Moosavi
Starring
  • Maryam Moqadam
  • Alireza Sanifar
Production
companies
Caracteres Productions
Filmsazan Cooperation
Release date
  • February 1, 2020 (2020-02-01) (Fajr)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Iran
  • France
LanguagePersian

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 38th Fajr Film Festival.[2] It also showed at 71st Berlin International Film Festival in March 2021.[3] This film was also nominated for New Talent Award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021.[4]

Plot

Mina's life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband was innocent of the crime for which he was executed.

Cast
  • Maryam Moqadam as Mina
  • Alireza Sani Far as Reza
  • Pouria Rahimi as Babak's brother
  • Farid Ghobadi as Reza's Colleague
  • Lili Farhadpour as Mina's Neighbor
  • Avin Poor Raoufi[5]

Release

On February 11, 2021, Berlinale announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Competition section, in March 2021.[6][7]

Reception

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated Result
2020 Fajr Film Festival Best Screenplay Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya Nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role Maryam Moqadam Nominated
2021 Berlin International Film Festival Competition Audience Award Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
Golden Berlin Bear Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
Fünf Seen Film Festival Audience Award Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
Jerusalem Film Festival Award for International Cinema Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
Der Neue Heimatfilm Best Film Behtash Sanaeeha Won
Zurich Film Festival Golden Eye Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
Special Mention Behtash Sanaeeha Won
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival New Talent Award Behtash Sanaeeha Nominated
2022 Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Best Screenplay Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya Nominated

References
  1. Hopewell, John (February 12, 2021). "'Gagarine' Sales Agent Totem Films Boards Berlin Competition Entry 'Ballad of a White Cow' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  2. https://en.ifilmtv.com/News/Content/26676/
  3. Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  4. "Hong Kong Asian Film Festival: 'Rehana Maryam Noor' bags New Talent Award". Dhaka Tribune. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  5. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Ballad of a White Cow". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  6. Roxborough, Scott (February 11, 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  7. Press Office (February 11, 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Competition - Reshaping Cinematic Forms". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 12, 2021.


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