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Opponent

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In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
Persian
  • sweden
  • iran
  • lgbt
  • closeted homosexual
  • rumors
  • gay theme

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Director

Milad Alami

Produced in

Norway, Sweden

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1512 Apr 2024
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMardi Gras Film Festival26 Feb 2024
  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival 30 Jun 2023
  • GermanyDE

    • Premiere18 Feb 2023
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical26 Oct 2023
  • Hong KongHK

    • PremiereHong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival9 Sept 2023
  • IndonesiaID

    • PremiereJakarta World Cinema Week15 Nov 2023
  • South KoreaKR

    • PremiereDiaspora Film Festival18 May 2024

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Opponent was released on 26 October 2023.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    5/29/2024

    6/10

    "Iman" (Payman Maadi) and his family are living in a Swedish hostel awaiting a decision on their refugee application. Wife "Maryam" (Marall Nasiri) is expecting a baby which is quite a surprise given the two aren't exactly loved-up! Their initial application has been rejected so they must appeal. he comes across as a decent, hard working man and before he took a job delivering pizzas in all weathers, he was a part of…

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