‘Roya’ to participate in PERSONA fest in Spain

Iranian short film ‘Roya’ has made its way into the PERSONA - Molins de Rei International Film and Human Rights Festival in Spain.

The Iranian Youth Cinema Society reported that ‘Roya’ will take part in the 16th edition of PERSONA - Molins de Rei.

‘Roya’, directed by Mohammad-Reza Mohammadi, is about a young Afghan couple who tries to illegally enter Europe but faces various challenges.

‘Roya’ was awarded at several festivals, including the Five Continents International Film Festival in Venezuela.

The 16th edition of PERSONA - Molins de Rei International Film and Human Rights Festival will take place on March 24-31.

‘Roya’ will also take part in the Achill Island Film Festival in Ireland, and the Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival in Italy this spring.

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