20 Fingers (film)

For the musical group, see 20 Fingers.

20 Fingers
Directed by	Mania Akbari
Produced by	Bijan Daneshmand
Written by	Mania Akbari
Starring	Bijan Daneshmand Mania Akbari
Cinematography	Turaj Aslani
Editing by	Mania Akbari
Release date(s)	September 1, 2004 (2004-09-01) (Venice Film Festival)
Running time	72 minutes
Country	Iran
Language	Persian

20 Angosht, released in English-speaking markets as 20 Fingers, is a 2004 Iranian film directed by Mania Akbari. It stars the director and co-lead Bijan Daneshmand as a couple discussing their relationship and arguing, shot in several long takes on a DV camera.

Due to the film dealing with controversial topics such as divorce and homosexuality, the film is yet to receive permission to be shown uncut in its native country. However it has achieved mild international success, winning Best Digital Film at the Venice Film Festival in 2004, where it was premiered.

Awards

• Film 20Fingers Winner of the Best feature film in Venezia Cinema Digital Section (Venice, Italy - 2004)
• Film 20Fingers The Grand jury prize for the spirit of freedom in Bahamas International Film Festival (Bahamas - 2004)
• Film 20Fingers Special Mention Femina International Women's Film Festival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 2005)
• Film 20Fingers Winner of Best Director and Best Actress Digital International Barcelona Film Festival(Barcelona, Spain - 2005)
• Film 20Fingers Winner of the Most Innovative film Award Wine Country International Film Festival (California, USA - 2005)

External links

• 20 Fingers at the Internet Movie Database
• Interview on Bright Lights Film Journal
• http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/47/20fingers.php
• http://www.iranian.com/Azizi/2004/September/Film/index.html
• http://www.close-upfilm.com/reviews/a/20fingers.htm