The UK has selected Pegah Ahangarani’s documentary feature “Rehearsals for a Revolution” as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Multiple outlets report that the film was made in the UK and focuses on Ahangarani’s life in exile.
The documentary is described as a personal portrait that uses five profiles of relatives and mentors to frame both her return to creative work in London and the political turmoil in Iran. The Hollywood Reporter and other sources note that the film also has major festival recognition, including winning the L’Oeil d’Or for best documentary at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. IndieWire and Deadline characterise it as an already strong contender, in part due to its critical acclaim and documentary approach.
