Malaysia to host Iranian Film Festival
Six Iranian films will be held in the cinemas of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Penang as part of the Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia from February 29 to March 10, announced Iranian Cultural Attaché in Malaysia, Habib Reza Arzani.
The festival is supported by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia, aiming to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations, IRNA wrote.
Arzani highlighted Iran’s cinematic achievements post-Islamic Revolution, emphasizing the increase in film production, expansion of cinema halls, global participation in significant film events, and the introduction of young Iranian filmmakers.
He underlined the festival’s role in familiarizing Malaysians with the world of Iranian cinema.
The cultural figure stressed the festival’s significance in promoting cultural values, religion, and ethics of the Iranian society.
Arzani expressed optimism, referencing the success of the Iranian Film Festival in 2018, noting an increase in films and the presence of Iranian directors, making this year’s event more attractive.
The films, including ‘Hanas’ (2022), ‘The Painting Pool’ (2013), ‘Track 143’ (2014), ‘Bodyguard’ (2016), ‘No Prior Appointment’ (2022), and ‘Today’ (2014), will be screened at GSC cinemas in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Arzani announced the participation of Iranian directors Behrouz Shoeibi and Narges Abyar, representing the creative minds of Iranian cinema, in the festival’s opening ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Arzani noted the festival’s consideration of the Palestine issue in film selection.