Shahr filmfest inauguration launched

The inauguration ceremony for the Shahr International Film Festival has been held.

Opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the event was held on Wednesday night in Tehran in the presence of many art and culture figures.

The Shahr International Film Festival is Iran's most important cinematic event related to urban management in promotion of appropriate urban and industrial life patterns.

It is organized annually by the Urban Image Institute, the Artistic and Cultural Organization of Tehran Municipality.

The Shahr Film Festival aims to identify creative and innovative cinematic works of urban life and create a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences among world cities.

Films that use an eloquent artistic vision to promote a blissful human life will be considered for the competition section, according to the festival's website.

The 7th Shahr International Film Festival is scheduled to wrap up on July 22, 2019, in Tehran.

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