Iran’s ‘Scent of the Wind’ warmly welcomed in France
Acclaimed Iranian film ‘Scent of Wind’, directed by Hadi Mohaqeq, receives warm reception from French audiences as it expands its release to 60 cities across France since May 24.
The film has garnered significant attention and has been met with enthusiasm from viewers in the country. In fact, the latest statistics indicate that over 20,000 individuals have already experienced the cinematic masterpiece, leading to a notable rise in the number of theaters showcasing the film to 130, as reported by ILNA.
The film’s positive reception not only reflects the talent and craftsmanship of the Iranian filmmakers involved but also highlights the power of storytelling to bridge cultural gaps and forge connections. As ‘Scent of Wind’ continues to enchant viewers, it solidifies its place as a remarkable contribution to the global cinematic landscape.
Mohaqeq and Hossein Qurchian co-wrote the story set in a distant Iranian village where a paralyzed man collects herbal medicine in the mountains for making his living with his sick child. The electricity goes off in his house and an electrician comes to fix it. Unfortunately, the problem is bigger than what was anticipated and may take days to be resolved. When he sees the child on the sickbed, he feels committed to doing whatever he can to bring the electricity back. However, he has a tough job ahead with facing nature and some unexpected events.
‘Scent of Wind’ won the Silver Balloon (Montgolfière d’Argent) award of the 2022 Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France.
It was the opening film of the 2022 Busan International Film Festival, one of the most significant film festivals in Asia, and won the Kim Jiseok Award, which is given to two established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films.
‘Scent of Wind’ was also awarded an honorable mention at the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran.