Two Iran short films to vie at US filmfest

Two Iranian short films are to vie at the 24th edition of the LA Film Festival in the US.

Kaveh Mazaheri’s ‘Retouch’ and ‘Seeing’ by Soheil Amir Sharifi are the two short films that represent Iran at the competition section of the event.

‘Retouch’ has won Crystal Simorgh for Best Short Film at Fajr Film Festival as well as grabbing the best short title from Iran Cinema Celebration.

Produced by the Iranian Young Cinema Society, “Retouch” is about a young woman whose husband dies before her eyes and she just observes the tragic scene.

‘Seeing’ has also participated in many international film festivals, winning the Crystal Simorgh at the Fajr International Film Festival.

The LA Film Festival showcases compelling independent films, TV and episodic works from emerging storytellers, alongside filmmaker-driven studio titles, the official website of the festival wrote.

The event takes place on June 14-22, 2017.

FM/AG