Fantasia festival to screen ‘The Gift’

The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada has been set to screen Iranian short flick ‘The Gift’.

The Short Film News website reported that ‘The Gift’ will take part in the 26th edition of the Canadian festival.

“No one knows why the aliens came or why they never made contact. But when their true intentions are revealed, an unspeakable tragedy unfolds,” a synopsis for the film reads.

‘The Gift’ is directed by Farbod Ardebili.

Earlier reports said Iranian short film ‘Piece of Solitude’ will also take part in the Canadian festival.

The 26th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival will kick off on July 14 and run until August 3.

SQ/MG