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U.K. Selects Pegah Ahangarani's Exiled Iranian Documentary 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' for 2027 Oscars
The Hollywood Reporter•Published: Oct 11, 2026 12:11 AM IST
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The United Kingdom has officially selected Pegah Ahangarani's critically acclaimed documentary 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' as its submission for best international feature film at the 2027 Academy Awards.
- Cannes Triumph: The documentary previously won the prestigious L'Oeil d'Or for best documentary at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
- Four Decades: The film traces more than 40 years of Iranian history through personal archives, home videos, protest footage, and the filmmaker's own exile.
- U.S. Release: Sony Pictures Classics has scheduled Oscar-qualifying runs in December ahead of an exclusive theatrical rollout in January 2027.
The Context & Background
The film was written, researched, and edited in the U.K. over two and a half years by Ahangarani, who created the poignant portrait of political repression while living in exile from Iran.
Why it matters:This selection highlights the powerful role of exiled filmmakers in documenting global political repression and human rights struggles. Securing a U.K. Oscar entry elevates Ahangarani's vital voice onto the international awards stage, potentially broadening global awareness of Iran's ongoing history of dissent and revolution.
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