Iran anime 'Release from Heaven' wins in US

Iran animation 'Release from Heaven' has won an award from the 2018 Universal Film Festival in the US.

Directed by Ali Noori-Oskouei, the animated feature has taken home the Best Animation award from the festival.

The flick is about a female writer and teacher in a war-torn country who has to accompany two of her students on a life-changing journey.

The animated film has been screened at several festivals including the 70th edition of Cannes Film Festival in France.

Established in 2006, the Universal Film Festival has the mission of creating and providing a credible and accessible venue for talented filmmakers. 

The latest edition of the film event took place September 28-30, 2018.

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