Paris to host Iran doc

Iranian documentary ‘Exodus’ is slated to be screened at the 2021 Paris Iranian Film Festival in France.

Bahman Kiarostami's documentary will have two screening slots on June 24 and 28.

The documentary is about a center for deporting Afghan refugees who entered Iran illegally.

Kiarostami’s documentary has participated in several film festivals, including the 12th Cinema Verite in Iran, the 16th Yamagata International Film Festival in Japan, the 30th New Orleans Film Festival in the US, and the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

A total of 30 films will be screened at this edition of the festival to be held on June 23-29, 2021 in Paris.

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