Two Iranian films in Indian festival
Two Iranian films, ‘A Farewell to Arm’ and ‘After Midnight,’ will compete in the 15th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) in India.
The festival will be held from August 4 to 9 in Kerala, showcasing approximately 300 films at Kairali, Sree, and Nila theaters in the city, IRNA wrote.
Directed by Amirhossein Karbakhsh, and produced by Alireza Montazeri, ‘A Farewell to Arm’ is a compelling documentary chronicling the quest for peace between Palestine and Israel. After years of strife, the leaders of the two nations come to a profound realization that the path to peace is far superior to the path of conflict.
Meanwhile, ‘After Midnight,’ directed by Mohammad Baqeri and produced by Mohammad-Hadi Aqajani, explores the poignant narrative of a mother’s self-sacrifice and resilience as the avenger of blood.
The international distribution of both Iranian films is skillfully managed by Soureh Cinema International & Business Marketing Center.
The Indian festival has grown into a prominent platform for non-fiction filmmaking, celebrating creativity and resilience within the realm of media. The event features a diverse selection of documentaries and short films, categorized into various segments, including competition, long documentaries, short documentaries, short fiction, animation, and music videos.
Deepa Dhanraj, an acclaimed director and activist, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award during the festival, acknowledging her significant contributions to the field of documentary filmmaking.
The festival aims to foster conversations and discussions while engaging professional filmmakers and enthusiastic audiences in its six-day-long celebration of captivating cinema.