Bad Omen

Bad Shagun

Directed by Salar Pashtoonyar

2020

Drama

19 min

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Afghanistan Canada

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Color

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Persan Afghan Farsi

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Synopsis

Set in Kabul, Afghanistan. Pari, an in-house tailor, must find the means to purchase her prescription glasses in order to save her job.

Achievements

Winner of the bronze medal in the Narrative (International Film Schools) section at Student Academy Awards .Best Live Action Short Drama winner at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Quotes

Growing up as a paternal orphan in Afghanistan, I witnessed firsthand the harsh reality of surviving and providing as a widow. Too often, when a man dies, many of his wife’s rights die as well. - Salar Pashtoonyar

Festivals

2020

  • Vancouver International Film Festival • Best Canadian Short
  • South Western International Film Festival • Audience Choice Award
  • North Bay Film Festival • Student Shorts Showcase Winner
  • Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival • Runner-up

2021

  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival • International Competition
  • Canadian Screen Awards | Best Live Action Short Drama • Best Live Action Short Drama
  • Palm Springs International Shortfest
  • Student Academy Awards | Narrative (International Film Schools) • Bronze Medal
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Fereshta Afshar, Marwa Amini, Irfan Amini, Faruq Afghan, Mujtaba Sabbar, Shahwali Nawabi, Tamim Aqil
Script:
Salar Pashtoonyar
Cinematographer:
Nikolay Michaylov
Editor:
Alexander Farah, Fjordi Spahiu
Sound design & mix:
Christopher King
Music:
Ustad Awalmir
Producer:
Salar Pashtoonyar
Production Company:
Badson Pictures

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