News in Brief
Global Release of ‘Zalava’ on Amazon
Honar Online – The Iranian film ‘Zalava,’ directed by Arsalan Amiri, has been released worldwide on the Amazon platform, along with its online release on domestic platforms such as Filimo and Namava.
Produced by Samira and Rouhollah Baradari, the film has received significant acclaim, winning three Crystal Simorgh awards and garnering 10 Crystal Simorgh nominations at the 31st Fajr Film Festival.
The exclusive distribution rights for the film in the United States and Canada have been acquired by Corinth Films, while Amazon has secured the rights to showcase the film on their Prime Video platform.
Denmark’s LevelK has acquired the global distribution rights for the film, which has also earned prestigious accolades including the FIPRESCI Prize and the Grand Critics Award at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.
‘Zalava’ has made its mark in the international film festival circuit, with screenings at more than 50 renowned festivals including Toronto, Rotterdam, Karlovy Vary, Gothenburg, and Sitges.
The film is scheduled to be released in 14 additional countries later this year, further expanding its global reach and audience.
‘Still Streaming’ exhibition
to open
in Tehran
ILNA – The ‘Still Streaming’ exhibition, a retrospective of the reflection of the Ashura movement in contemporary visual arts, will open at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art on July 19, coinciding with the beginning of the lunar month of Muharram.
The exhibition will feature 80 artworks by 35 artists, including pieces from the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art’s collection and artworks from the art community. Art enthusiasts can visit the exhibition until September 13.
‘Still Streaming’ is a research-oriented event that presents this collection for observation and examination, free from any prejudice, to provide a platform for reinterpretation and contemplation.