Khastegi
# Khastegi

Khastegi (Persian: خستگی; also known as Tedium and Sex My Life) is a 2008 Persian independent film written and directed by Bahman Motamedian and produced in Iran. It was shown at the 65th Venice International Film Festival in 2008.

## Plot

Khastegi (aka Tedium) tells the story of seven Iranian transsexuals living in Tehran.

## Screenings

* 24th BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (BFI) (March 17–31, 2010/ London, England)
* Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival (CinDi) (August 19–25, 2009 / Seoul, South Korea)
* Chelsea Art Museum (July 15- August 19, 2009 / New York, USA)
* 19th Toronto LGBT Film Festival (May 14–24, 2009 / Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
* 24th Torino GBLT Film Festival (23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy)
* Prague international Film Festival (Febiofest) (26 March-3 April 2009 / Prague, Czech Republic)
* Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival (FICCO) (17 Feb. - 1 Mar. 2009 / Mexico, Mexico City)
* Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films (4–10 December 2008 / Singapore)
* Three Continents Festival, Nantes (22 November - 2 December 2008 / Nantes, French)
* Sao Paulo Film Festival (17–30 October 2008 / São Paulo, Brazil)
* Venice Film Festival (August 27- September 6, 2008 / Venice, Italy)

## Awards and nominations

* Awards the first prize (24th Torino GBLT Film Festival 23–3 April 2009 / Torino, Italy)
* Special citation (Best producer) (Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films/ 4–10 December 2008/ Singapore)
* Brian Award (65th Venice International Film Festival / August 27 to September 6, 2008)
* Queer Lion Award (65th Venice International Film Festival / August 27 to September 6, 2008)
