Scenes from Fajr Int’l Film Fest 2019

The 37th edition of the Fajr International Film Festival is underway in Iran’s capital, Tehran. ifilm has rounded up the best photos from the second and third days of the prestigious event.

According to an agreement signed by the secretary of the festival Reza Mirkarimi and the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Ali-Asghar Peyvandi, all revenues raised from films participating at the festival will be deposited to the Red Crescent’s bank account.

Headed by Iranian filmmaker Reza Mirkarimi, the 37th Fajr International Film Festival will run in Tehran until April 26.

A national version of the festival kicked off on January 30 and wrapped up on February 11.

Since its establishment in 1982, the festival has played a vital role in the development of Iranian Cinema.

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