Despite its popularity with the Fajr film Festival’s audiences, "I’m Not Angry" was pulled from the festival’s competition category to ensure it received no awards, even though its leading actor Navid Mohammadzadeh had been nominated for the Best Actor award. At the awards ceremony, this note was read on behalf of the director: “Out of respect for the integrity of Iranian cinema and preserving peace, we will pass on our awards. Hoping for better days.”
Deşi popular în cadrul Festivalului de Film Fajr film Festival’, "I’m Not Angry" a fost retras din concurs pentru a nu primi nici un premiu, deşi actorul principal, Navid Mohammadzadeh, a fost nominalizat la secţiunea cel mai bun actor.