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Iran’s ‘The Old Bachelor’ picked for Int’l Film Festival Rotterdam
IRNA – Iranian film ‘The Old Bachelor,’ directed by Oktay Baraheni, was chosen to participate in the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), scheduled to be held from January 25 to February 4, 2024, in Rotterdam.
The film will compete with 15 other films in the Big Screen Competition section tackling the topics of choice, identity and society.
The IFFR, recognized as one of Europe’s major cinematic events, aims to present a curated selection of independent and creative films of high quality on a global scale. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their innovative works to an international audience.
Directed by Baraheni, ‘The Old Bachelor’ marks his second directorial experience into the world of cinema. The film, written by Baraheni himself, was brought to life with the support of investors Arsalan Baraheni and Amirhossein Abdollahi.
The cast includes acclaimed actors such as Leila Hatami, Hamed Behdad, Mohammad Valizadegan, Reza Rooygari, and Hassan Pourshirazi.
Iranian children honored at Bulgarian art exhibition
IRNA – Seven young talents from Iran’s Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults were awarded at the 25th International Youth Art Exhibition Nova Zagora 2023 in Bulgaria.
A group of 15 Iranian children showcased their paintings with various themes at the exhibition. Notably, seven of them were awarded diplomas of honor.
This recognition highlights the artistic achievements of these Iranian children and teens on the international stage, promoting cultural exchange and celebrating creative expression.
The recipients of the plaques include Asma Zarei from Hamedan, Yasna Safapour from Khuzestan, Nikoo Nassirzadeh from Khorasan Razavi, Faezeh Fat’hi from Fars, Raha Hosseinpour from East Azarbaijan, and Elnaz Sharifian from Isfahan. Their ages range from 6 to 14.