Ballad of a White Cow explained

Ballad of a White Cow (fa|قصیده گاو سفید|italics=yes, romanized: Ghasideyeh gave sefid), released as Le pardon in France (Forgiveness), is a 2020 Iranian drama film co-directed by Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moqadam, and co-written by Sanaeeha, Moqadam, and Mehrdad Kouroshniya.

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 38th Fajr Film Festival, and was screened at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in March 2021.

Plot

Mina's life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband was innocent of the crime for which he was executed.

Cast

• Maryam Moqadam as Mina
• Alireza Sani Far as Reza
• Pouria Rahimi as Babak's brother
• Farid Ghobadi as Reza's Colleague
• Lily Farhadpour as Mina's Neighbor
• Avin Poor Raoufi as Bita (Mina's daughter)

Production

Ballad of a White Cow drama film co-directed by Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moqadam, and co-written by Sanaeeha, Moqadam, and Mehrdad Kouroshniya.^[1]

Release

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 38th Fajr Film Festival.^{[2] [3]}

On February 11, 2021, Berlinale announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Competition section, in March 2021.^{[4] [5] [6]}

The film was released as Le pardon in France (Forgiveness).^[7]

Reception

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated	Result
2020	Fajr Film Festival	Best Screenplay	Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Maryam Moqadam
2021	Berlin International Film Festival	Competition Audience Award	Behtash Sanaeeha
		Golden Berlin Bear	Behtash Sanaeeha
	Fünf Seen Film Festival	Audience Award	Behtash Sanaeeha
	Jerusalem Film Festival	Award for International Cinema	Behtash Sanaeeha
	Der Neue Heimatfilm	Best Film	Behtash Sanaeeha
	Zurich Film Festival	Golden Eye	Behtash Sanaeeha
		Special Mention	Behtash Sanaeeha
	Hong Kong Asian Film Festival	New Talent Award	Behtash Sanaeeha	[8]
2022	Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association	Best Screenplay	Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moqadam, Mehrdad Kouroshniya
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Maryam Moqadam

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Gagarine' Sales Agent Totem Films Boards Berlin Competition Entry 'Ballad of a White Cow' (EXCLUSIVE). John. Hopewell. Variety. February 12, 2021. February 12, 2021.
2. https://en.ifilmtv.com/News/Content/26676/ ifilmtv.com
3. Web site: Fajr Film Festival 2020 . MUBI . 20 October 2024.
4. Web site: Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup. Scott. Roxborough. The Hollywood Reporter. February 11, 2021. February 12, 2021.
5. Web site: Feb 11, 2021 Competition - Reshaping Cinematic Forms. Press Office. Berlin International Film Festival. February 11, 2021. February 12, 2021.
6. Web site: Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo. Tom. Grater. Deadline Hollywood. February 11, 2021. February 12, 2021.
7. Web site: Forgiveness. notreCinema . 20 October 2024.
8. Web site: 2021-11-15. Hong Kong Asian Film Festival: 'Rehana Maryam Noor' bags New Talent Award. 2021-11-16. Dhaka Tribune.