Fajr filmfest runner ‘Sniper’ unveils trailer

Iranian feature ‘Sniper’ has unveiled a trailer, few days after being premiered at the 39th Fajr Film Festival (FFF) in Tehran.

Directed by Ali Ghaffari, ‘Sniper’ is about the real-life martyr Abdolrasoul Zarrin, who was known as the cleverest sniper in modern wars during Iraq’s imposed war on Iran.

The sniper, best known for his pinpoint accuracy, inflicted heavy casualties on the Iraqi forces during the 1980-88 war waged by Iraq’s former dictator Saddam Hussein. Zarrin was martyred during the Kheibar Operation in 1984.

“An Iranian sniper has become a nightmare for the officers and commanders of Iraq’s Baath army. Saddam personally puts a bounty on his head. Mercenaries and the most elite forces of Baath army are dispatched on a mission to carry out Saddam’s order…,” a synopsis of the film reads.

The cast members of the film include Kambiz Dirbaz, Amir-Reza Delavari, Alireza Kamali, and Esmaeel Khalaj.

The trailer of ‘Sniper’ was unveiled on Wednesday, four days after the movie was premiered at the FFF.

The 39th Fajr Film Festival began on January 31 and will run until February 10.

The FFF coincides with the Ten-Day Fajr ceremonies across Iran, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Since its establishment in 1982, the FFF has played a vital role in the development of Iranian Cinema.

SQ/MG