FIFF screens latest films from Asian cinema

Javier Angulothe, director of Valladolid International Film Festival, has said that the Fajr International Film Festival provides a good opportunity for everybody to see a miscellany of latest films from Iran and other Asian nations.

He is currently in Tehran to attend the 35th edition of the festival, which is currently underway at Charsu Cineplex.

Last year, he also attended the festival, selecting three movies and a documentary from Iranian filmmakers, and a film from an Iraqi director to screen at the Valladolid festival.

Angulo said that Iraqi filmmaker Halkawt Mustafa’s drama “El clásico” about two unusual Kurdish brothers who risk their lives by riding a motorcycle to Spain to meet their soccer hero, Cristiano Ronaldo and Iranian director Reza Mirkarimi’s “Daughter” about the clash between generations were warmly received at the festival.

This year, Rambod Javan’s drama “Negar” and Fereidun Jeirani’s “Stuffiness”, both from Iran, have drawn his attention.

Angulo criticized the organizers of the Fajr festival for their delay in screenings. However, he praised the Fajr for organizing the Iran Film Market and the professionally equipped theaters of the cineplex. 

The Fajr festival will come to end by announcing winners on Friday evening.

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