Iran’s ‘Paper Dream’ wins Best Producer Award in Greek festival
Iranian drama ‘Paper Dream’ achieves resounding success at the 68th Athens International Film & Art Festival, securing the prestigious Best Producer Award.
This film, helmed by talented director Ali Atshani, narrates the poignant tale of a young man living in seclusion due to his albinism. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a cunning young girl exploits his pure-hearted nature and transforms him into a social media influencer. As their bond deepens, he finds himself captivated by her.
The film’s captivating storyline has already earned recognition at various international film festivals, including the Bridge Film Festival in Vancouver, the World Film Carnival in Singapore, and the Newark International Film Festival in the United States. It also clinched the Best Director Award at the South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg and received the Best Film Award at both the Black Hat Film Festival in Budapest, Hungary, and the Independent Producers Indie Film Festival (IPIFF) in Bucharest, Romania.
The festival, renowned for its celebration of avant-garde, independent, alternative, and world media, showcases a diverse range of works, spanning from 35mm and 16mm feature films to video and digital media installations. Embracing artists from all walks of life, genres, and creative approaches, this festival stands as a beacon of artistic excellence in the global film community.