Meanwhile, The Land of Angels, written and directed by Babak Khajehpasha, has also been selected to represent Iran at the Oscars. This could mark a historic moment for Iranian cinema, with Iran potentially having two films represented at the Academy Awards for the first time.
The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, recognize outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the film industry. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), based in Beverly Hills, California, the awards honor cinematic achievements as determined by votes cast by Academy members.