US fest opts for Iran ‘Don’t Be Tired!’

Iranian film ‘Don’t Be Tired!’ has qualified to compete at the 2017 edition of The Earth Day Film Fest in the US.

Co-directed by Afshin Hashemi and Mohsen Gharaei, the 93-minute picture will compete as a narrative feature in the fest.

“Don’t Be Tired is a timely and inspiring film that elucidates universal commonalities even in light of outward differences and language barriers. Hashemi has clear and comedic mastery as a director. A well-crafted film traversing through loss, grief, mishap, and optimism to connect humans across the globe”, the official selection announcement reads.

The Earth Day Film Festival is a platform to showcase art and film projects of Earth sensitive subjects.

The 3rd edition of The Earth Day Film Fest will be organized April 19-21, 2017 in California, US.

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