Opponent
Motståndaren
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Meeting the WrestlersOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2024-04-11
Top Cast
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Payman Maadi
Iman
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
Nicole Mehrbod
Asal
Diana Farzami
Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Joonas Saartamo
Coach
Roy Nehme
Man Stabbing Himself
Sonja Lindblom
Handyman
Maria Norgren
Staff
Filip Slotte
Thomas Friend
Ahmed Abdullahi
Motaz
Sanaz Shirzad
Singing Girl
Miran Korkmaz
Gambler
Leyla Aksoy
Girl Playing the Piano
Helya Beikzadeh
Girl's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milad Alami
- Screenplay & Story
- Milad Alami
- Original Score
- Carl-Johan Sevedag, Jon Ekstrand
- Original Title
- Motståndaren
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milad Alami
Milad Alami
Carl-Johan Sevedag, Jon Ekstrand
Sebastian Winterø
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Annika Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Milad Alami
Writer
Milad Alami
Director
Annika Rogell
Producer
Thomas Øyjordsbakken
Production Design
Carl-Johan Sevedag
Original Music Composer
Jon Ekstrand
Original Music Composer
Sebastian Winterø
Director of Photography
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Opponent
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What is Opponent about?
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.
Who directed Opponent?
Opponent was directed by Milad Alami.
Who stars in Opponent?
The principal cast of Opponent includes Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd, Nicole Mehrbod, Diana Farzami.
When was Opponent released and how long is it?
Opponent was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Opponent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Opponent was composed by Carl-Johan Sevedag, Jon Ekstrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Opponent?
Opponent holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).