Iran ‘Kech’ wins award at India filmfest

Iranian short film ‘Kech’ has won an award at the 15th edition of Third Eye Asian Film festival in Mumbai.

Directed by Mehrdad Hasani, ‘Kech’ grabbed the award for the best short film at the event.

‘Kech’ narrates the story of a nurse who sacrifices herself to save a child from a war zone.

The film aims to show human values in the heart of the grim war and to say that there are still people who put their lives into danger to save others.

One of the most credible festivals, the international film festival, screens films from different countries including Iran, India, Nepal, China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, US, Egypt  and Morocco. 

Held in December, the film festival holds various sections including best short and feature film sections, Spectrum Asia, Films By Women Film-makers, European Connection and Asian Film Culture Award.

The Third Eye Asian Film festival awards filmmakers who make efforts to popularize Asian cinema in the world.

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