Sony Pictures Classics has secured the rights to the acclaimed Iranian documentary 'Rehearsals for a Revolution', directed by Pegah Ahangarani. This marks a significant acquisition for the distributor, as the film has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the prestigious L'Oeil d'Or Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary offers a deeply personal and intimate perspective on the political repression in Iran over the past four decades, through the lens of Ahangarani's family and mentors. The film's unique approach, blending personal archives, home videos, and street protest footage, provides a compelling narrative of a country's struggle and hope for a revolution. This acquisition by Sony Pictures Classics further solidifies the film's impact and reach, ensuring its distribution across North America, Latin America, Asia (excluding Japan), New Zealand, Turkey, Portugal, and global airlines. The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and The Party Film Sales, with the film's production team including Ahangarani, Arash Ashtiani, Ehsan Abdipour, Amir Ahmadi Arian, and Majed Neisi. This acquisition is a testament to the film's powerful storytelling and its ability to resonate with audiences worldwide, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on a significant historical period.
