Children fest announces national lineup

Seven films have been selected to be screened at the national competition of the 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Isfahan.

The lineup includes 'Secret of Narges' by Mehdi Qasemi, 'Here Is My House' by Kheirollah Taqianipour, 'The Glasses' by Reza Aqaee and 'Inside the Waves' by Hadi Shariati.

The list goes on with 'Friday and I' by Hossein Ameri, 'Borva' (Believe) by Parnia Kazemi and 'Tale of the Silver-Toothed Eagle' by Rasoul Salimian.

Fifteen films will also compete in the international section of the festival.

Jointly organized by Farabi Cinema Foundation, Isfahan Municipality and Iran Organization of Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs, the festival includes national and international competition sections.

Thematic priorities of the event are promotion of ethics, family values, humanitarianism, self confidence, social responsibility and environmental awareness.

The 31st edition of the International Film Festival for children and Youth is slated for August 30-September 5, 2018, in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

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