Iran’s ‘Paper Dream’ wins at Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Iranian film ‘Paper Dream,’ directed by Ali Atashani, won the Best Film Award at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival. The film premiered in Iran on February 14 and secured the top honor at its 91st international screening in Abu Dhabi.
Presented by Shokoufa Film domestically, with distribution and promotion overseen by Saeed Pakestani, ‘Paper Dream’ has been screened at various international festivals, collecting significant awards from different global events including Best Director Award at the South Texas International Film Festival in the U.S. city of Edinburg, Mehr news agency reported.
The film tells the story of a young man who has been out of the public view because of his being an Albino. A young girl takes advantage of his pure heart and makes him a social media influencer; meanwhile he falls in love with the girl.