Iran’s ‘Identibye’ to vie at River filmfest in Italy

The River Film Festival (RiFF) in Italy has been scheduled to play host to Iranian short film ‘Identibye’.

The specified screening time for the 15-minute film, directed by Sajjad Shahhatami, is on Saturday, June 11.

“The protagonist of the story faces a dilemma of choosing between sense and sensibility regarding one’s innermost feelings. He has been judged from the very beginning by the ones closest to him. The fear of these never-ending judgments fills him with doubt and he has to work against the clock to achieve his goal as he knows that one’s true identity is what matters most to them”, a synopsis for the film reads.

‘Identibye’ has already taken part in a number of global events, including the Central Florida Film Festival, the Sonoma International Live and Virtual Film Festival, and the Arkansas Shorts - A Night of Short Film, all in the US.

The film is also currently on screen at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival in the US.

Amir-Hossein Sabbaghan, Nasim Moslemi, Maryam Najafi, and Hanan Azizi are the cast members of the flick.

The RIFF hosts a wide range of works from around the world and provides an opportunity for filmmakers, screenwriters, and many experts to exchange experiences.

The 16th edition of the festival is slated for June 1-13, 2022.

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