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Kida Khodr Ramadan Stars in ‘Hijamat,’ a Freedom-Themed Film Premiering in Karlovy Vary Main Competition
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Kida Khodr Ramadan Stars in ‘Hijamat,’ a Freedom-Themed Film Premiering in Karlovy Vary Main Competition

The film by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Nicolette Krebitz, and Nastassja Kinski, will world premiere in the main competition of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, with Khodr Ramadan preparing for his role from prison.

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Kida Khodr Ramadan is set to appear in Hijamat, a freedom-themed film that will have its world premiere in the main competition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet described the project as “a film about freedom.”

The film is directed by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi. Khodr Ramadan’s casting is a central element of the story around the production, with The Hollywood Reporter saying that he had to prepare for the role from prison.

Hijamat’s international cast also includes Moritz Bleibtreu, Nicolette Krebitz, and Nastassja Kinski. The Hollywood Reporter’s announcement positions the film as a major festival title, with the premiere taking place in Karlovy Vary’s main competition lineup rather than in a side section.

The Hollywood Reporter’s report frames Khodr Ramadan’s participation as part of the film’s broader theme, tying his role and preparation to the production’s stated focus on freedom. The report does not identify the jurisdiction, facility, or the specific legal circumstances, and those details are not included here.

The premiere schedule means Hijamat will be presented to Karlovy Vary audiences and jurors as a competition entry, following the festival’s standard practice of programming selected films in its main competition. For Khodr Ramadan, the festival appearance will mark the first public presentation connected to the role after preparation carried out during incarceration, as described by The Hollywood Reporter.

Beyond the festival bow, the key next step for the project will be how it performs in competition and what distribution or sales activity follows the screening, though the provided reporting does not specify release dates or buyers.

Why It Matters

  • Karlovy Vary main competition status typically places a film in a high-visibility public process, with potential implications for festival reception and industry attention.
  • A production in which a lead actor prepared from prison, as described by the report, raises scrutiny around the practical ability to participate in cultural work while incarcerated.
  • The film’s international cast may affect interest from buyers and distributors looking at European art-house titles tied to major festival premieres.

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Key Facts

  • Kida Khodr Ramadan stars in Hijamat, described as “a film about freedom.”
  • Hijamat is directed by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi.
  • Moritz Bleibtreu, Nicolette Krebitz, and Nastassja Kinski are also cast in the film.
  • The film will world premiere in the main competition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
  • The Hollywood Reporter said Khodr Ramadan had to prepare for his role from prison.
  • The report from The Hollywood Reporter was published on July 1, 2026.