9th day of 37th annual Fajr Film Festival in photos

A press conference was held on the 9th day of the 37th annual Fajr Film Festival featuring three of the event’s contenders in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on Thursday.

The focus of the press conference was on the films ‘Life Hanging’ directed by Hossein Amiri-Domari and Pedram Pour-Amiri, ‘Tsunami’ directed by Milad Sadrameli, and ‘Oath’ directed by Mohsen Tanabandeh, featuring guest appearances by actors from all three films.

Fans eagerly waiting in line to see the day’s screenings.

‘Made in Iran’ director Mohammad-Hossein Latifi.

‘The Fateful Day’  and ‘Tsunami’ actor Alireza Shojanouri.

‘Kimia’ and ‘Oath’ actor Hassan Pourshirazi.

‘Life Hanging’ and ‘Midday Adventures: Trace of Blood’ actor Javad Ezzati.

Fajr Film Festival’s most productive star for this year as well as ‘Midday Adventures’ and ‘Tsunami’ actor Mehrdad Seddiqian.

‘Tsunami’ and ‘Original Idea’ actor Bahram Radan.

‘Life Hanging’ actor Hamed Behdad.

Founded in 1982, the Fajr Film Festival is an annual event held on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, celebrating Iranian cinema.

Over the years, the event has played a key role in the development of the Iranian film industry.

This year’s festival, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, is currently underway with the closing ceremony scheduled for February 11, 2019.

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