Constant Battles

A film by Mackenzie Stannard

Logline

Fighting for a shot at the Olympics, Iranian-Canadian boxer Nyousha navigates anxiety and her mother's past trauma. Through their complex bond, she learns that true strength isn't about winning, but letting go of the need to be perfect.

Directed by

Mackenzie Stannard

Produced by

Sina Nazarian, Mackenzie Stannard

Written by

Sepideh Yadegar, Mackenzie Stannard, Marlene Rodgers

Co-producers

Sepideh Yadegar, Sepehr Samimi

Featuring

Nyousha Nakhjiri

Cinematography

Mitchell Baxter

Editors

Michael Vidler, Coline Debray

Composer

Mehrdad Jafari Raad

Sound

Eli Haligua

Production

Sentio Films

Awards & Festivals

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