Question 1

What real-life event inspired 'A Hero'?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by the true story of Mohammad Reza Shokri, a man who returned a bag of cash he found while on leave from a debtors' prison in Shiraz.

Question 2

Why did director Asghar Farhadi choose Shiraz as the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Farhadi said Shiraz represents Iran's glorious past and national pride, with pre-Islamic heroes and Islamic poets, giving specific connotation to the theme that Tehran wouldn't have provided.

Question 3

What legal action did the real-life inspiration take regarding the film?

Accepted Answer

Mohammad Reza Shokri, whom the story is based on, sued director Asghar Farhadi for defamation, but the case was dismissed by a court.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured 'A Hero' in 2021?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Chicago International Film Festival in 2021.

Question 5

What makes 'A Hero' different from Asghar Farhadi's previous films according to the director?

Accepted Answer

Farhadi said this is his first film where 'there is nothing hidden' and no secret to be uncovered.

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

A Hero

Customers also watched