Iraq film on Persian Mowlana wins in Canada

Iraq film ‘My Father’s Garden’ inspired by distinguished Persian poet Mowlana wins a top award from Canada Shorts Film Festival.

The movie directed by Shwan Attoof was named as one of the recipients of the Excellence Awards from the Canadian & International Short Film Fest.

Iraqi actor and director Attoof’s short is based on poems written by Persian poet Mowlana (Rumi).

Mowlana was a 13th century poet whose influence transcends borders and ethic divisions. His poems have been widely translated into many of the world’s languages and he is described as being the United States most popular and best selling poet.

‘My Father’s Garden’ is a religious allegory dealing with inner struggles with right and wrong.

The 2016 Canada Shorts: Canadian and International Short Film Festival strives to recognize quality filmmaking and offers awards to 100+ short films per season.

Previous awards given to ‘My Father’s Garden’ include the Exceptional Merit from the 2016 Depth of Field International Film Festival.

The 2015 short film also participated in other film festivals around the world, including the 2015 Dubai International Film Festival.

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