Opponent

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Opponent

2023

1h 59m

Drama

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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.

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

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

After a few wobbles, it really sticks the landing.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 11, 2024

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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

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Overall, the aesthetic of the film feels very truthful, especially in the scenes set in the refugee camp which are undoubtedly some of the strongest ones in the entire movie.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

A nuanced and affecting drama centred on a deeply compound character, this is a moving portrait of the complexities of asylum.

Rated: 4/5

May 30, 2024

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Amber Wilkinson

Radio Times

Grounded by its realistic asylum backdrop, this is chiefly an intense character study hinging on nuanced performances from Maadi and Nasiri as the couple grapple with a situation from which nobody can emerge victorious.

Rated: 4/5

May 2, 2024

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Milad Alami

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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
Producer: Annika Rogell
Screenwriter: Milad Alami
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Swedish
Runtime: 1h 59m