Arash is a professional wrestler with dreams of representing his country and winning gold medals. The country is in turmoil and its people are suffering. Arash must decide between using his platform to stand up to tyranny, or put his head down and remain silent.
Amir Zargara is an Iranian-Canadian (BIPOC) writer/director, whose unique perspective is shaped by the cultural mosaic of Iran and Canada. His journey, characterized by the resilience of an immigrant and the challenges of living with a stutter, deeply influences his approach to filmmaking. Amir began his filmmaking journey with “Become the Wounded” in 2021. Since then, he has directed several shorts, that he hopes to build his feature film career on. His work has earned recognition at prestigious festivals like Amnesty, Hollyshorts, Nashville, and Rhode Island, highlighting his dedication to diverse, compelling narratives. His films delve into the moral complexities faced by individuals, focusing on the gray areas of human character and advocating for empathy over judgment. Recommended/Promoted by The Black List, Top 1% of Coverfly’s Redlist, Berlinale EFM Fiction Toolbox Program 2024, Canadian Film Centre’s (CFC) Director’s lab 2024 Shortlist, Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) Talent Lab 2024, Young Director Award (YDA) 2024 – Silver Screen Award, VSFF 2024 Best Director Nominee presented by Directors Guild of Canada.
