12 Eastern films to vie at FIFF

Films from 12 countries are scheduled to be screened at the Eastern Vista section of the Fajr International Film Festival.

China, Vietnam, Azerbaijan Republic, Iraq, Georgia, Kazakhstan, India, Palestine, Japan, Mongolia, Kuwait and Syria are the countries to participate at the 36th edition of the festival.

The international version of the Fajr festival is to start in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on April 19, and last until April 27.

The Fajr International Film Festival is held by the Farabi Cinema Foundation, an extension of the country’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

This is while, the domestic version of the Fajr Film Festival has come to an end on February 11, with the announcement of winners from Iran.

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