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      Opponent

      2023 1 hr. 59 min. Drama List
      92% 13 Reviews Tomatometer In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman's fear and desperation begin to take a hold. Read More Read Less

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      Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It’s an impressive achievement: not just a portrait of a man at a crossroads, the film also captures the surreal sense of refugee lives placed on pause. Rated: 4/5 Apr 15, 2024 Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies After a few wobbles, it really sticks the landing. Rated: 4/5 Apr 11, 2024 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian There are some bumpy plot points, but at all events, Maadi himself brings a fierce and muscular intelligence to the part. Rated: 4/5 Apr 9, 2024 Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Frequently fascinating and occasionally uneven, there are enough good ideas in Opponent to make Alami’s film worth seeking out. Rated: 3/5 Apr 11, 2024 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Even with some telling touches, filmmaker Milad Alami forces the audience to dig into scenes themselves, which gives the whole film an enigmatic tone. Rated: 4/5 Apr 9, 2024 Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf Opponent is unsettling and involving. It is eye-opening to see the human hardships of refugee life in Europe. This ambiguous film has twists and turns that keep you guessing. Rated: 4/5 Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman's fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
      Director
      Milad Alami
      Screenwriter
      Milad Alami
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Swedish