Bodyguard (2016 film)
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| Persian: بادیگارد | |
| Directed by | Ebrahim Hatamikia |
| Produced by | Ehsan Muhammad Hasani |
| Written by | Ebrahim Hatamikia |
| Starring |
Parviz Parastui Merila Zarei Babak Hamidian Amir Aghaei |
| Music by | Karen Homayounfar |
| Distributed by | Ooj Art Media Agency |
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| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
Bodyguard (Persian: بادیگارد) is a 2016 Iranian film about a middle aged man who protects high-ranking political figures in Iran. It is written and directed by Iranian film director Ebrahim Hatamikia.[1] The film was first shown in the 34th Fajr International Film Festival.[2] Parviz Parastoui, Merila Zarei, and Babak Hamidian star in the movie.[3][4] It is produced by Ehsan Muhammad Hasani.[5]
Synopsis
Bodyguard is the story of a middle aged man who protects high-ranking political figures. However, he gets into trouble when a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest approaches the vice president. The director of the film stated "some motifs in Bodyguard to recollect his 1999 hit The Glass Agency."[1]
Actors
- Parviz Parastoui
- Merila Zarei
- Babak Hamidian
- Mahmud Azizi
- Amir Aghaei
- Farhad Ghaemian
- Diba Zahedi
- Kamran Najafzadeh[6]
Awards
The film awards in the 34th Fajr International Film Festival include:[7]
- Best actor in a leading role
- Best visual effects
- Best director
- Best picture
References
- 1 2 "“Bodyguard” director asks government to back movies on ISIL threat". Tehran Times Art Desk. Tehrantimes. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "Fajr Names Main Section Films". Kayhan. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "'The Bodyguard' shooting begins". Cultural service of Iran Daily. Iran Daily. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Bodyguard". centennialtheatre.com. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "List of bodyguard's actor is completed.". Mehr News Agency. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "Actors of Bodyguord film". Cinemabin. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "34th Fajr Filmfest wraps up". Cultural service of Mehr News. Mehr News Agency. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.