‘World War III’ participating in HKIFF

Iranian feature ‘World War III’ has been participating in the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), the oldest international film festival in Asia.

‘World War III’, directed by Houman Seyyedi, is taking part in the 47th edition of the HKIFF, which has been underway since Thursday.

The film tells the story of Shakib who has lost his wife and child in an earthquake.

He works in a place where a movie on the World War is being filmed, and when one of the actors collapses, Shakib has been chosen as his stand-in.

Shakib is allowed to stay in the actor’s fake mansion, but on condition that he doesn’t receive any visitors, but he makes a decision that endangers his fate.

The film is co-written by Seyyedi himself, Arian Vazir-Daftari, and Azad Jafarian.

The cast list of the film includes Mohsen Tanabandeh, Neda Jebreeli, Mahsa Hejazi, and Navid Nosrati.

‘World War III’ received its international premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy. It took part in the festival’s Orizzonti section and managed to grab two awards.

The 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival will run until April 10.

SQ/MG