Colonel Soraya Explained

Director:	Leili Aaj
Producer:	Jalil Shabani
Starring:	Zhaleh Sameti
Music:	Behzad Abdi
Studio:	Owj Arts and Media Organization
Country:	Iran
Language:	Persian
Runtime:	90 minutes

Colonel Soraya (fa|سرهنگ ثریا) is a 2023 Iranian drama film directed and written by Leili Aaj and starring Zhaleh Sameti. It was premiered in 41st Fajr International Film Festival in Iran.^[1] the film is written based on a true story and it portrays mothers longing for their children being held captive in Iraq at Camp Ashraf, the base of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran.^[2] in 41st Fajr International Film Festival, Zhaleh Sameti was nominated for Best Leading Actress, also Leili Aaj won a Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad a Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and a Diploma of Honor in "First Film Director" section.^[3]

Awards and nominations

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result
Fajr International Film Festival	February 2023	Best Film Score	Behzad Abdi		^[4]
Fajr International Film Festival	February 2023	Best Leading Actress	Zhaleh Sameti
Fajr International Film Festival	February 2023	Diploma of Honor - First Film Director	Leili Aaj
Fajr International Film Festival	February 2023	Crystal Simorgh of Goharshad - Special Award of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance	Leili Aaj

Notes and References

1. Web site: February 4, 2023 . Expectant Mothers Are Main Idea of "Colonel Soraya" . Fajr International Film Festival.
2. Web site: February 5, 2023 . Director says "Colonel Sorayya" warns audiences not to fall for MKO charm offensive . https://web.archive.org/web/20230423211803/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/481634/Director-says-Colonel-Sorayya-warns-audiences-not-to-fall-for . April 23, 2023 . 23 April 2023 . . en.
3. Web site: Feb 12, 2023 . Winners of 41st FIFF national section announced . 3 May 2023 . Mehr News Agency.
4. Web site: Feb 11, 2023 . 41st Fajr International Film Festival announces nominations . Mehr News Agency.