Standing in the Dust


Standing in the Dust or Standing in the Mist is a 2016 Biography/Drama movie about Ahmad Motevaselian, an Iranian commander in the Iran-Iraq war, who disappeared in Lebanon. The film is directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian and produced by Habibollah Valinezhad.

Synopsis

Ahmad is an army commander who must confront the enemy at the gates of the Khorramshahr, But his fate is determined far from the Iranian border.
The movie depicts the real-life events of this great commander who is regarded as one of Iran's most well-respected contemporary national heroes.

Cast

This movie won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Film at the 34th Fajr Film Festival and Winner Special Jury Award for First Film Competition - Best Directing.