Germany to show Iranian film ‘Maral’
Iranian shot film ‘Maral,’ directed by Parinaz Mehri, will experience its first international debut at the 32nd edition of the Regensburg Short Film Week (Regensburger Kurzfilmwoche) in Germany.
The film, marking Mehri’s first project into writing and directing and produced by Amir Etminan, is the only Iranian representative in the international competition section.
The storyline of ‘Maral’ is about a 15-year-old girl forced into marriage with her mentally challenged cousin in the absence of her father, under the guardianship of her grandfather and uncle.
Regensburg Short Film Week, established in 1994, is a renowned film festival in Germany. The competitive event spans 10 days (from March 7 to March 17), featuring various sections. Alongside the main competition sections, the festival includes special programs with thematic focuses and national highlights, complemented by exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and a film market.