‘World War III’ to take part in Shanghai festival

Iranian feature ‘World War III’ has made its way to the 25th edition of China’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), the largest film festivals in Asia.

‘World War III’ will participate in the Viva la Festival section, which “brings together the latest award-garnering and selected films from major film festivals around the world”.

Directed by Houman Seyyedi, the film tells the story of Shakib who has lost his wife and child in an earthquake.

He works in a place where a movie on the World War is being filmed, and when one of the actors collapses, Shakib has been chosen as his stand-in.

Shakib is allowed to stay in the actor’s fake mansion, on condition that he doesn’t receive any visitors, but he makes a decision that endangers his fate.

The film is co-written by Seyyedi, Arian Vazir-Daftari, and Azad Jafarian.

‘World War III’ received its international premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy. It took part in the festival’s Orizzonti section and managed to grab two awards.

‘World War III’ also brought Mohsen Tanabandeh the Best Actor award at the Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre in Brazil for his role in the movie.

The 25th edition of Shanghai International Film Festival will take place on June 9-18.

SQ/FM