Spotlight on docs: 42nd Fajr In'l fest unveils jurors

Jurors for the full-length documentary section of the 2024 Fajr International Film Festival in Iran have been announced.

According to the PR Department of the festival, Saeed Rashtian, Siavash Sarmadi, Mohammad Shakibania, Mahnaz Mazaheri, and Mehdi Naqavian have been selected to evaluate full-length docs competing at this section of the fest.

Established in 1982, the Fajr International Film Festival celebrates cultural exchange, displays the creative achievements of highly acclaimed cineastes and pays tribute to local and international films.

Since its establishment, Fajr Film Festival has played a vital role in the development of Iranian Cinema.

Supervised by Iran’s Ministry of Culture, the festival hosts veteran directors and new filmmakers from Iran and across the world every year.

The 42nd edition of the event is scheduled for February 1-11, 2024.

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