Iran’s ‘The Miracle of Bonasan’ highly welcomed by Japanese viewers
Iranian film ‘The Miracle of Bonasan,’ directed by Habib Ahmadzadeh, received a warm reception during its screening at the Japanese Embassy in Tehran.
The film was shown with Japanese audio and Persian subtitles, and was attended by Japanese guests and cineastes.
According to the ILNA news agency, at the beginning of the screening, Kazutoshi Aikawa, the Japanese Ambassador to Tehran, greeted the audience and expressed, “I had heard fascinating and innovative descriptions of this film from various sources, including discussions with Peyman Saadat, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan. This led to the opportunity for us to gather Japanese guests, Iranian artists, and chemical warfare veterans at our embassy to watch this film, which depicts the devastating aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the chemical bombing of the Iranian people.”
Following the screening, the Japanese envoy remarked, “I am delighted to have witnessed this film, which is a testament to humanity and peace. The film’s exceptional presentation of comprehensive information has deeply moved me. Moreover, witnessing the profound human suffering depicted in the film has had a lasting impact on me. Going forward, I will not only strive as a diplomat but also as a human being to promote the perspectives and values conveyed in this film, and to help showcase ‘The Miracle of Bonasan’ in various settings, including in my own country, Japan.”
Directed by Habib Ahmadzadeh, ‘The Miracle of Bonasan’ has already competed in the Eastern Vista category, Panorama of Films from Asian and Islamic Countries, at the 38th Fajr International Film Festival.
This joint Iranian-Japanese production has taken the production crew to Iran, Japan, Austria, and Iraq. The film tells the story of a genie who must compose a melody with the assistance of four humans in order to create a human miracle and symphony, or face eternal expulsion from the Solar System.
The cast of the film includes renowned actors such as Parviz Parastui, Shisoku Tesuya, Gerhard Freylinger, Noriyuki Asakura, and Mahmoud Bonakdar.
Ahmadzadeh, a seasoned film director and screenwriter, has collaborated with notable Iranian directors such as Ebrahim Hatamikia, Khosro Sinai, and Kiumars Pourahmad. Since making his directorial debut in 1997, Ahmadzadeh has also directed several documentaries, including ‘The Last Arrow of Arash,’ ‘Live Wave,’ and ‘The World’s Best Statue.’