U.K. Submits Iranian Doc 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' for Oscar Race

The United Kingdom has selected Pegah Ahangarani's documentary "Rehearsals for a Revolution" as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The film was produced in the U.K. and centers on Iranian themes, marking a significant choice for the British submission.

Ahangarani's work recently earned the prestigious L'Œil d'Or award for best documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. This accolade highlights the film's critical acclaim on the international festival circuit prior to its Oscar campaign.

The selection positions the documentary within the competitive awards season landscape. As the U.K.'s representative, the film will now vie for a spot on the final shortlist of nominees announced by the Academy.

This brief draws on reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.