‘Searing Summer’ to compete at Beijing Int'l Filmfest

Beijing International Film Festival 2018 is scheduled to host Iranian film ‘Searing Summer’.

Directed by Ebrahim Irajzad, the movie will vie at the main competition section of the Chinese event.

A lineup of 15 films from various countries such as the Czech Republic, India, France, Canada, China, Iran and UK are present at this section of the festival.

The film follows Nasrin who wants to get a divorce but knows she won’t be able to get custody of her six-year-old daughter in the case. Without her husband knowing, she moves to another part of town with her daughter. When her husband catches up with her, their lives take an unexpected turn.

The cast list for the flick includes Parinaz Izadyar, Mina Sadati, Ali Mosaffa, Yasna Mirtahmasb and Saber Abar.

Founded in 2011, the Beijing International Film Festival is a film festival in Beijing, China.

The festival since its launch has been heavily attended by international executives, directors, producers and studio heads.

The film event is slated for April 15-22, 2018 in the capital city of Beijing.

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