Azadi is a 2005 Australian short film written and directed by Anthony Maras, and produced in association with the Australian Film Commission, the Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund and the South Australian Film Corporation.
| Azadi | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Anthony Maras |
| Written by | Anthony Maras |
| Produced by | Scott McDonald |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Nick Remy Matthews |
| Edited by | |
| Music by | Josh Bennett |
Production company | Mills Street |
Release date |
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Running time | 29 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The film has earned numerous accolades on the international festival circuit and has screened on broadcast television,[1] festivals and at human rights events.[2][3][4][5]
Synopsis
editAzadi follows the plight of an Afghan schoolteacher and his asthmatic son who escape their oppressive Taliban homeland in search of a new life in Australia.
Cast
edit| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rodney Afif | Amir Afzali |
| Seleman Haider | Mansur Afzali |
| Stephen Sheehan | DIMA Officer |
| Sepideh Fallah | Amir's wife |
Awards and nominations
edit- 2005 Australian Film Institute Awards: Best Short Fiction Film – Nomination[6]
- 2006 St Kilda Film Festival: Judges Special Commendation[7]
- 2005 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films: Critics and Audience Choice commendation[4]
- 2005 Austin Film Festival: Best Short Film – Nomination[8]
- 2005 Hamptons International Film Festival – Films of Conflict and Resolution Award – Nomination[4]
- 2005 ATOM Awards: Best Short Film – Nomination[5]
References
edit- ^ ""ABC Short and Curly"". Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2007.
- ^ "Human Rights Film Festival" Archived 24 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Films of Conflict and Resolution – Hamptons Film Festival" Archived 8 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c "SAFC website – Azadi Showcase" Archived 30 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Short Film Central – Azadi Profile"
- ^ "Inside Film – 26 August 2006" Archived 26 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "St Kilda 2006 Winners" Archived 3 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Adelaide Film Festival – Investment Fund History" Archived 29 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine