‘World War III’ hits online screening

Iranian feature ‘World War III’ has been released for online screening.

Directed by Houman Seyyedi, the film has hit online platforms from July 18, 2023.

The award-winning movie tells the story of Shakib who has lost his wife and child in an earthquake.

He works in a place where a movie on the World War is being filmed, and when one of the actors collapses, Shakib has been chosen as his stand-in.

Shakib is allowed to stay in the actor’s fake mansion, on condition that he doesn’t receive any visitors, but he makes a decision that endangers his fate.

The film is co-written by Seyyedi, Arian Vazir-Daftari, and Azad Jafarian.

‘World War III’ received its international premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy. It took part in the festival’s Orizzonti section and managed to grab two awards.

‘World War III’ also brought Mohsen Tanabandeh the Best Actor award at the Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre in Brazil for his role in the movie.

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