‘Left-Handed’ awarded at SIWFF in S. Korea

Iranian short film ‘Left-Handed’ has been awarded at the 24th Seoul International Women's Film Festival (SIWFF) in South Korea.

‘Left-Handed’ received the BNP Paribas Asian Shorts Award that is granted by one of the festival’s sponsors.

The 15-minute film is about Maryam, a woman who has made a big decision and plans to make something and is preparing herself for that act.

The film’s participation in the South Korean festival marked its 1st international premiere.

The Seoul International Women's Film Festival is the world’s “largest international women’s film festival”, the event’s website reads.

The 24th edition of SIWFF opened on August 25 and came to an end on September 1.

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