Iran’s ‘Sampo’ to vie at deadCenter

Iranian short flick ‘Sampo’ has been slated to participate in the Oscar qualifying DeadCenter Film Festival in the US.

Directed by Marzieh Riahi, the 13-minute flick will hit the screen at the Live Action Short competition program of the 23rd edition of the event.

“To make ends meet, a mother caters for funerals and parties, but her daughter has a different idea about her mother’s job,” a brief synopsis for the film reads.

Linda Kiani, Maryam Boubani, Hilda Kordbache and Hannan Azizi comprise the cast list of the short flick.

Previously, the film took part the Palm Beach International Film Festival in the US, which is among the top independent film events in the world.

The lead character of the film, played by Kiani, and its director have already cooperated in the festival-favorite renowned short film ‘Driving Lessons’.

The deadCenter Film Festival, hailed as one of the Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine, is an annual independent film showcase that highlights more than 100 indie films from across the country.

This edition of the event will be held on June 8-11, 2023.

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