‘Malakout’ to be Iran representative at Crystal Palace Fest

The 12th Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) in London is to host Iranian animated flick ‘Malakout’.

The ‘Animation Night’ section of the festival will screen Farnoush Abedi’s 11-minute animation about a piano player who tries to bring his wife back to life but the deal awakens the devil inside him.

“Music was his passion… Love was his masterpiece…” a short synopsis for the animation reads.

‘Malakout’ is the recipient of Special Mention Short award from the 8th Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) which was held in Dublin, Ireland on January 21-25, 2020.

Established in 2009, Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) screens only the very best of the independent films it receives.

Winners receive a coveted CPIFF Award for best in category presented at the CPIFF Gala Finale and Awards Evening.

The 12th edition of the event is scheduled for March 4-27, 2021 in London, UK.

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