‘Iran fest made everyone feel better’

Iranian actor Reza Fayazi says to ifilm in an exclusive interview that 2017 International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in Isfahan was an enhancement.

Fayazi disclosed to ifilm that “the children and youth fest in Isfahan which I recently attended was so much improved compared to its previous run, adding, “I was quite satisfied with this year’s fest.”

He noted, “The 30th edition of International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults made everyone feel better,” adding “Many remarkable films attended the 2017 fest. Young adult films were boosted in the fest. ‘Twenty One Days Later’ is a notable example.”

Born 1953 as Abdolreza Fayazi in Iranian city of Ahvaz, the veteran Iranian actor is best known for familial TV series and films.  His name is mostly associated with on-screen works for children and young adults.

The actor received a high school diploma before getting his acting start in theater plays and short films. He experienced theater directing as well. In 1975, he was admitted to the University of Tehran, College of Fine Arts.

The actor was also involved in some student theatrical performances as part of his amateur acting credits.

Fayazi has tried his hand at writing, directing, hosting shows and several other cinematic professions. Further, he has written novels as well as writing poems as part of his side activities.  

He is most known for roles in TV series ‘The World of Shirin’ and ‘Tabeta Tales’.  The latter gained utmost popularity in Iran with the actors on the series shooting to huge fame.  

Fayazi’s other film and series credits include appearances in such titles as ‘The Fateful Day’, ‘Housemate’, ‘The Pahlavi Hat’ and 'Tabriz in Fog'.

The International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults is annually organized by Farabi Cinema Foundation in affiliation with the Iranian Organization of Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs.

It is an event that celebrates films made for children and youth. The festival supports emerging filmmakers with innovative cinematic visions and ideas. It is also an event that serves as a platform for professionals to come together and exchange ideas.

The 30th edition of IFFCY was held from June 30 to July 6, 2017 in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

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