Rambod Javan's 'Umbra' to compete at Cannes

Iranian short film 'Umbra' produced by Rambod Javan accepted for the Cannes Film Festival.

Directed by Saeed Jafarian, the film is to vie at the short film competition section of the French festival.

The Cinéfondation Selection 2018 has chosen 17 films, 14 live-action and 3 animated films. The selection has been made from among 2,426 submitted film schools over the world.

Born in 1971, Rambod Javan began stage acting in 1991.

Three years later, he came into the spotlight with a short role in 'The Spouses' and found fame after appearing in the series 'Green House'.

In 2002, he directed his first series, 'Lost', which was broadcast during the fasting month of Ramadan and was well-received by both viewers and critics.

Rambod made his film-directing debut with 'Spaghetti in 8 minutes' in 2005 and received a Fajr International Film Festival Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'Sinners'.

The diverse roles he took on in 'Mummy 3' and 'A Place of Love' established him as a versatile actor. Many critics, however, believe 'Pink' was the apex of his acting career.

He was nominated for a Fajr International Film Festival Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor for 'Pink'.

Rambod has appeared in many other series and movies, including 'Born Again', 'Help Me', 'The Magic Coat', 'Max', 'Souvenir from Abroad', 'The Music Box', 'Adam's Son, Eve's Daughter', 'No Men Allowed', 'The Lab' and 'Conditional Release'.

Regarded as cinema's most prestigious festival, the Cannes Film Festival is celebrating its 71st anniversary this year.

The 71st edition of Cannes Film Festival will take place on May 8-19, 2018. The official selection will be announced on Thursday, April 12.

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