‘The Psychopath’ vying in the US

Iranian short film ‘Psychopath’ has been competing at the Riverside International Film Festival (RIFF) in the US.

The short flick, directed by Reza Javanshir, is a mystery about a young girl named Maryam, a theater actress, and secretary at an art institute.

On her engagement day, Maryam was alone at the institute, but she has been embroiled in a crisis after the arrival of a stranger to the place.

The cast list includes Mokhtar Khamseh, Parya Sajajid, Fahimeh Jahani, Marjan Mohammadzadeh, Alireza Pourseddiqian, Armin Haji-Arab, Saeedeh Fathollahi, Ataollah Shojaoddini, and Ramtin Barzegar.

‘The Psychopath’ has previously participated in the 10th edition of the One Shot Terrassa City of Film Festival in Spain.

Since 2002, the RIFF has showcased the best contemporary films. It aims to bring independent international films to the interested viewers.

The event is being held on April 20-25, 2022.

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