World Music & Independent Film Festival awards ‘A Poetess’

The World Music & Independent Film Festival (WMIFF) in the US has awarded Iranian short flick ‘A Poetess’.

Made by Sahra Fathi and Saeed Dashti, ‘A Poetess’ is about Sara who is hesitant to choose between aborting her child and immigrating, or staying in her country.

Considering arguments and issues with her husband and by realizing the truth about him, she makes up her mind and plans for a new future.

The cast list of the movie includes Amir Jafari, Linda Kiani, Nima Shabannejad, and the director Fathi.

‘A Poetess’ went on screen at some global events, including the International Women Filmmakers Festival in Turkey, and the Cannes Film Market in France, and won the award for the best foreign film at the California Women’s Film Festival in the US.

The WMIFF is an international film festival that takes place annually in Washington D.C. It was established to celebrate and provide a platform for the achievements of international cinema artists.

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