Three Iranian films to be screened in India
ILNA – Three Iranian films are set to participate in the third Guwahati International Children Film Festival in Assam, India, from January 21 to 24.
The film ‘Captain,’ directed by Mohammad Hamzei, along with ‘Wolf Cubs of Apple Valley’ directed by Fereydoun Najafi, and ‘Mehran’ by Roghayeh Tavakoli, will represent Iran in the third edition of the Indian festival.
‘Captain’ tells the story of Isa, a teenage boy battling cancer, who dreams of seeing the sea. The film was previously showcased at the 41st Fajr International Film Festival and awarded at the 35th International Film Festival for Children and Youth.
‘Wolf Cubs of Apple Valley’ was selected as the Best Film in the Iranian cinema section at the 33rd International Film Festival for Children and Youth, receiving four golden butterflies. The film narrates the tale of Ashu, a teenage boy who believes his father is accused of murder and has gone into hiding. His journey unfolds new truths and introduces him to untold stories.
‘Mehran,’ which was screened at the 39th Fajr International Film Festival, is the story of tensions and sorrow of a family from a border town called Mehran as they sought solace in Yazd’s bustling city center. Unexpectedly, their safe haven also brought them into a complex web of personal matters when their hosts asked for help finding a new wife for their beloved son who had been left widowed by war.