Philadelphia Independent fest to screen Iran ‘Pass’

Iranian short film ‘Pass’ has made its way to the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival in the US.

The Iranian Youth Cinema Society reported that ‘Pass’ will take part in the 15th edition of the event.

Written and directed by Elika Abdollahi, the film revolves around a poor woman and shows that not everyone is trustworthy.

“I tried to say that not everyone is predictable, even those whom we trust," the director has said of her film.

‘Pass’ is starring Mina Hamedani, Hessam Hosseini, Soheil Mirza, and Ebrahim Barzideh.

The film won the Founders’ Award Drama Short Film at the seventh edition of Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) in the US.

The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival is “committed to discovering and showcasing a unique cinematic experience unrestrained by conventional boundaries”, according to an online submission platform.

The 15th edition of the event will take place on June 6-11.

SQ/AG