Iran’s ‘The Borders Never Die’ wins two awards in Georgia
Iran’s short film, ‘The Borders Never Die,’ directed by Hamidreza Arjomandi, shined at the 4th Diogenes Film Festival 2023, in Tbilisi, Georgia. It won the Special Jury Award and Special Diploma for Best Short Film.
The Diogenes Film Festival, renowned for showcasing thought-provoking films, concluded its fourth edition by awarding 10 prizes and 10 diplomas to outstanding entries.
Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes, the festival offers a platform for international short films, including masterclasses and side events.
The narrative of ‘The Borders Never Die’ is the story of families forced to cross borders due to the war in their homeland. The challenging journey, undertaken by a Kurdish couple from Iraqi Kurdistan, when the woman is pregnant, unfolds against the backdrop of impassable roads.
Before the Diogenes Film Festival, ‘The Borders Never Die’ received accolades at various international film events, including the Lift India Film Festival, Give Peace A Screen in Italy, and the Bangladesh Short Film Festival, among others.