Shanghai filmfest hosts Iranian films

A list of Iranian films has been scheduled to be screened at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival.

A lineup of Iranian films has been scheduled to be screened at different parts of the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in china.

“Yellow” by Iranian director Mostafa Taqizadeh, “Dogs and Fools” by Ali Mohammad Qasemi, “Malaria” by Parviz Shahbazi, “Daughter” by Reza Mirkarimi, “Being Born” by Mohsen Abdolvahab, “Duet” by Navid Danesh, “Inadaptable” by Ebrahim Ebrahimian, “Simulation” by Abed Abest are among the films which will go on screen in the festival.

Some of the works of the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will also be screened at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival to pay tribute to him. Some of his films including “Close-Up”, “The Wind Will Carry Us”, “Taste of Cherry”, “Where Is the Friend’s Home”, “Certified Copy” and “Through the Olive Trees” will go on screen.

Founded in 1993, Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) as the only competitive film festival in China approved by FIAPF has focused on awards, markets, forums and film exhibitions so as to build an international platform, and promote the development of the Chinese film industry.

The 20th edition of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is slated for June 17-26, 2017.

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