‘Return’ garners award in Bangladesh

Iranian short ‘Return’ has claimed award at the 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) held from January 10 to 18 in Bangladesh.

Directed by Shahriar Pourseyyedian, the short flick won the Best Short Film award at Spiritual Films section of the event.

The film is about a man named Rahim who has been in prison for 23 years. Now, he comes back to his hometown to visit his brother. The trip back home brings to light some unspeakable secrets.

‘Return’ previously participated in the 21st Religion Today Film Festival in Italy where it received the special mention in the New Outlooks section.

The short film also grabbed nom for best film award at the 19th Izmir International Short Film Festival as well as a nom for best sound editing at the 3rd International Short Film Festival Pune in India.

Established in 1992, Dhaka International Film Festival is a biennial film festival held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.  

The 17th DIFF, themed 'Better Film, Better Audience, Better Society', featured some 170 films by filmmakers from about 60 countries.

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