‘Damascus Time’ makes it to Nowruz list

Notable Iran flick ‘Damascus Time’ has clinched high standing amongst titles on show in Iranian cinemas during Nowruz holidays.

Hatamikia’s new offering with a focus on terrorism and Daesh was named the second top-grossing films in the first week of Nowruz screenings at Iranian cinemas.

The title with the box office of over 7.6 billion rials became the first runner-up to Mehran Ahmadi’s blockbuster ‘Confiscation’ grossing 16.5 billion-plus rials.

This is while Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian’s ‘Lottery’ gave away the second spot to Hatamikia’s ‘Damascus Time’.

Hatamikia’s ‘Damascus Time’ revolves around security threats by terrorists when an Iranian plane, conveying humanitarian aid to Syria, is challenged in Damascus Airport.

Popular Iranian actors such as Babak Hamidiyan and Hadi Hejazifar as well as a number of actors from Syria and Lebanon are the movie's main cast.

‘Damascus Time’ has recently managed to grab some awards, including Crystal Simorgh for Best Director, at the latest edition of the Fajr Film Festival in Iran.

Reports said a large number of people went to screenings held in movie theaters of various Iranian cities. The tremendous events have attracted sold-out audiences.

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