The story of Aseman-e Gharb, whose title means "the western sky", goes back to the first days of the Iran–Iraq war and the role played by Ali-Akbar Shiroudi. Through the performance of Milad Keymaram, the film portrays Shiroudi's character and way of thinking. It is an Iranian war drama written and directed by Mohammad Asgari and produced by Habibollah Valinejad, a 1402 production in the Iranian calendar.
| Original title | آسمان غرب |
|---|---|
| Latin title | Aseman-e Gharb |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Writer and director | Mohammad Asgari |
| Producer | Habibollah Valinejad |
| Music | Masoud Sekhavatdoost |
| Cinematography | Alireza Barazandeh |
| Editing | Meysam Molaei |
| Studios | Farabi Cinema Foundation, Sooreh Cinema Organization |
Ali-Akbar Shiroudi in the First Days of the War
The film centres on one figure from the opening phase of the war. Instead of a broad overview of the conflict, it focuses on Shiroudi's personality and beliefs and on what he did in those early days.
Milad Keymaram as Shiroudi
Milad Keymaram plays Ali-Akbar Shiroudi. For this role he received the Hafez Award for best actor in cinema at the 23rd Hafez Awards in 1403.
Cast and Production
Alongside Keymaram, the cast includes Amirhossein Arman, Nader Fallah, Karim Amini, Keyvan Azad, Nasim Adabi and Ruhollah Zamani, with Mohammadreza Solati, Payam Inalouei, Armin Rahimian, Parsa Jamshidi and Touraj Alvand. The film was produced by the Farabi Cinema Foundation and the Sooreh Cinema Organization with the participation of the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Three Crystal Simorghs at Fajr
The film also earned nominations at the Hafez Awards for best film, best director, music, editing and cinematography. At the 42nd Fajr Film Festival in 1402, Aseman-e Gharb received six nominations and won three Crystal Simorghs: best sound design for Bahman Ardalan, best film from a national perspective, and best director in the Eastern Vista section of the international competition for Mohammad Asgari.
A Nowruz release
The film opened in cinemas across Iran on 1 Farvardin 1403 (20 March 2024), at Nowruz, with the slogan "Fight for your people!". It sold about 10.3 billion toman worth of tickets and was released online through Filmnet on 20 Shahrivar 1403.
Aseman-e Gharb FAQ
What is Aseman-e Gharb about?
It portrays Ali-Akbar Shiroudi and his role in the first days of the Iran–Iraq war.
Who plays Shiroudi?
Milad Keymaram, who won the Hafez Award for best actor for the role.
Who directed the film?
Mohammad Asgari, who also wrote it.
Did it win awards at Fajr?
Yes, three Crystal Simorghs from six nominations at the 42nd Fajr Film Festival.
Watch Aseman-e Gharb on Pardeh for a war drama about the opening days of the conflict.
Cast
Mohammad Reza SolatiPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
Niousha AlipourPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
Safar MohammadiPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
