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Oscars: UK Picks 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' as Best International Feature
UK selects Pegah Ahangarani's documentary about Iran for Oscar's international feature category.
In brief
UK selects Pegah Ahangarani's documentary about Iran for Oscar's international feature category. Pegah Ahangarani's 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' becomes UK's Oscar entry for Best International Feature after being selected by the Academy. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Oscars UK Entry
Pegah Ahangarani's documentary about Iran becomes the UK's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature.
Documentary Contender
The film was already a leading contender for Best Documentary and now has a chance to win in both categories.
Oscar Rules Change
The Academy no longer requires nominees to be submitted by country, allowing more international films to compete.
The essence
Pegah Ahangarani's 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' becomes UK's Oscar entry for Best International Feature after being selected by the Academy.
