Iran, global partners unite to foster collaboration

The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) has hosted an international conference on cinematic cooperation.

The conference was held in presence of Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi, the Fars Governor-General Hossein-Ali Amiri, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, and representatives from 23 countries.

The represented counties include Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Bosnia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Greece, India, Armenia, France, Bolivia, Uruguay, Russia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Senegal.

The event aimed to explore the potential for organizing film weeks and joint cinematic productions alongside the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival.

The gathering provided a platform for dialogue among international delegations seeking to strengthen cultural ties through cinema.

In his remarks, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance emphasized the importance of expanding collaborative productions—encompassing feature films, documentaries, animation, and other cinematic formats—as essential to realizing a more humane global vision through cinema.

He also highlighted Iran’s ongoing efforts in pioneering innovative cinematic technologies and shared experiences and stressed the significance of exchanging educational experiences and developing human resources through joint workshops, courses, and institutes.

Raed Faridzadeh, the Head of the Iranian Cinema Organization, also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in the field of cinema.

The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival started on November 26 in Shiraz, hosting some 200 international guests. The festival continues through Wednesday, with eight films screened daily across four main sections.