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Tajikistan's Oscar Hopeful 'Black Rabbit' Rejected Despite Unique Story

12/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Tajikistan selected "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit" for the Oscar international feature category, but the film was ultimately not accepted.
The film is directed by Iranian Shahram Mokri.
The narrative explores storytelling through interconnected vignettes.
The character drama centers on Sara, a woman who can communicate with household objects after a car accident, revealing her strained relationships.
The film blends magical realism with a postmodern approach, yielding a unique tale.

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Story summary

Tajikistan selected "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit" for the Oscar international feature category, but the film was ultimately not accepted.
The film is directed by Iranian Shahram Mokri.
The narrative explores storytelling through interconnected vignettes.
The character drama centers on Sara, a woman who can communicate with household objects after a car accident, revealing her strained relationships.
The film blends magical realism with a postmodern approach, yielding a unique tale.