Iranian film ‘Just This Once’ to compete in Italian filmfest

Iranian short film ‘Just This Once’ directed by Mohammad-Hassan Shahmohammadi has been scheduled to vie at the 8th edition of the Skepto International Film Festival in Italy.

The Iranian short film will go on the Italian screen in Auditorium Comunale on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.

The 10-minute short film is about a teenage boy who claims that Dorsa, the girl next door, has beaten him up. Dorsa rejects his claim. Although everything seems to be over, unexpected developments help the truth come out.

Shahmohammadi’s 2016 production is slated to be screened along with ‘Goliath’ from France, ‘#Selfie’ and ‘Call of Beauty’ from Germany, as well as ‘Apolo81’ from Spain in AntiSocial Media section.

“Skepto is a non-profit cultural association, that came to be with the joint efforts of several cinema, photography and visual art lovers,” the festival’s official website wrote.

Skepto International Film Festival focuses on short films and has a competitive nature.

Its main aim is to encourage and give exposure to independent filmmakers from all over the world by creating an open space for dialogue and intercultural exchange.

The festival is slated for May 10-13, 2017 in the Italian city of Cagliari.

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