Let’s get updated with latest on Iranian cinema

Let’s get updated with the latest events in Iranian art of cinema during the past week.

The Fresco International Festival of Modern Art and Spiritual Films in Armenia awarded Iranian short flick ‘The Kids’. The 8th edition of the Armenian event presented the award to the Iranian title for promoting family values.

Made by Amir Daryani, the flick tells the story of a sister and brother who decide to separate due to the conditions of their home and their own behavioral disorders. Sina and Mobina, the brother and sister, appear in a family court to separate due to a hostile environment in their domestic life. This is the first time a brother and sister have decided to break up legally.

Iranian filmmaker's short flick ‘Extra Sauce’ grabbed the Special Mention for best short film photography at the 2021 Corto e a Capo Film Festival in Italy.

Directed by Alireza Qasemi, the short film narrates the story of an actor named Hans who attempts suicide just before his play’s premier. While in limbo, Hans meets an angel who discusses life, death and burger sauces with him.

Iranian short film ‘Exodus’ is set to have its international debut at the 2021 Himachal Short Film Festival in India.

‘Exodus’ is the third film directed by Mohammad-Javad Zeighami, following ‘Exchange’ and ‘Unwanted’, which will be screened at the short film section of the Indian film event.  

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Iran’s ‘Exodus’ to make debut at Himachal filmfest

‘Extra Sauce’ wins honor at Italy's Corto e a Capo

Iran’s ‘The Kids’ wins at Armenia’s Fresco filmfest

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