A Good Day Will Come

What will you do if you are a wrestler representing your country for olympic gold but your people are being oppressed by the same country? Amir Zargara's fascinating short asks this same question in 'A Good Day will Come'. Faced with a hard choice that will have significant repercussions on him and his career, wrestler Arash will take a leap of faith and immortalise himself in the annals of history.

From the narrative pacing to the cinematography, everything works perfectly in this fiery tale of defiance. Inspired by true events, the film will inspire you and rally you to action. Sia Alipour and Mehdi Bajestani are perfect as wrestler and coach; while Bajestani advises Arash to keep his eye on the prize, Arash cannot turn away any longer. What follows is a tale of standing up to an empire against all odds. Five out of five from me.

A crown jewel in Iranian diaspora cinema, A Good Day will Come manages to impress in more ways than one. What begins as a story of a wrestler competing for Olympic gold turns into an act of resistance that will galvanise an entire nation. Taking inspiration from the real life story of Navid Afkari, the film finds its protagonist rising up against a government that has lost the trust of its people. Writer and director Amir Zargara places the moral dilemma front and centre as he shows how such hard choices affect both those who take them and their loved ones. The dim cinematography amplifies the story and the brisk editing keeps us on our toes. Highly recommended.

Amir Zargara's A Good Day will Come asks the pertinent question that is at heart over every revolution; do you have what it takes to rebel against the regime? By framing this question within an aspiring wrestler, Amir Zargara shows the audience how even a tiniest act of resistance echoes forever. As Arash, the wrestler, prepares to take centre stage for his home country, a series of events will force him to do something drastic. The dialogue is minimal as Zargara allows the audience to fill in what he refuses to use overt exposition for. With a grim visual aesthetic and nuanced pacing, the film presents an inspiring message about standing up for what is right, and will leave you moved and inspired long after it ends.

A Good Day Will Come, Ifilmmaker Amir Zargara crafts a striking narrative that blends personal struggle with social awareness. The story centers on Arash, a wrestler whose mind is as entangled in the country's social upheaval as it is on his sport. Played by Sia Alipour, Arash embodies the quiet but powerful emotions of someone who carries the weight of his people's pain, and Alipour's performance is both subtle and deeply moving. The film's color grading, steeped in dark, muted tones, paints the lives of Arash and those around him in shades of grey, visually representing the bleakness of their reality. A haunting, melancholic soundtrack amplifies this atmosphere, making each scene feel emotionally charged. Wrestling scenes are more than just physical displays-they're moments of introspection for Arash, showing that his mind is never fully in the ring but always with the people enduring hardship. Amir Zargara's direction reveals an understanding of both visual and emotional storytelling. Without giving too much away, the film's title, A Good Day Will Come, echoes throughout, as a message of hope that Arash clings to. It's a short but impactful piece, dedicated to the resilience that exists within us all and our quiet faith that one day, peace and justice will prevail.

With muted tones and heartfelt depth, A Good Day Will Come examines a wrestler emotionally tied to his people's struggles. The film delicately intertwines sport and social narrative, presenting a solemn tale of resilience and hope. It's a quiet but moving portrait of courage. Ome films take their time to build up emotion, but A Good Day Will Come grabs you right away. Arash is a wrestler in Iran, but life outside the ring is intense, as protests and social unrest grow around him. The film doesn't need long explanations-its visuals and soundtrack say it all. Director Amir Zargara captures Arash's story in a hauntingly beautiful way, with each scene shaded in dark, muted tones that reflect his inner struggle. The music, both melancholic and moving, adds to this feeling. Sia Alipour's performance as Arash is quietly powerful. In the wrestling scenes, you can see the conflict he's dealing with; he's there physically but clearly weighed down by everything happening around him. A Good Day Will Come might be short, but it leaves an impression, reminding us of the resilience people find in hard times. Even if you're not into short films, give this one a shot-it's a thoughtful, visually striking piece that speaks to universal themes of hope and determination.