Indian Jagran Film Festival to screen Iran’s ‘Simin’

The 2019 edition of the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) in India has set to screen Iranian feature ‘Simin’.

Directed by Morteza Atash-Zamzam, the 78-minute movie is accepted into the screening program of the 10th JFF.

‘Simin’ investigates the reasons behind the drying up of Zayandeh Rood, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau in central Iran, and its impacts on the life of people, particularly the farmers.

The story is narrated in a symbolic setting with the character of mother symbolizing water and the river.

The JFF is aimed at creating a culture of cinema appreciation and an honest and sincere attempt create a platform that connects great content with audiences across the country.

The 10th edition of the JFF is slated for July 18-21, 2019, in Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

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