Int’l distributor for Iran-Armenia film ‘Yeva’ named

International distributor for cinematic coproduction of Iran and Armenia ‘Yeva’ has been named.

Farabi Cinema Foundation based in Iran is to represent worldwide rights for the movie by Anahid Abad, the film's producer told the media on Wednesday.

Taghi Aligholizadeh added that the movie is to be distributed in Armenia and Lebanon as well.

The flick stars many recognized actors and actresses from Armenia such as Narine Grigoryan and Shant Hovhannisyan. The movie is also set to apply for a slot at the latest edition of Cannes Film Festival.

‘Yeva’, a woman who is under prosecution in connection with her husband’s murder, faces challenges in her life, the movie synopsis read.

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