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Iran’s ‘Standing with the Wolf’ nominated for award at New Delhi festival
Directed by Saeed Nabi and Maryam Khadivi, the film received previous nominations for the Golden Panda Award in China and the Golden Sun Award in Spain, ISNA wrote.
‘Standing with the Wolf’ is an environmental-social documentary that aired as part of the series “Solitude” on Iran’s Channel One.
The CMS VATAVARAN International Festival, set for June in Delhi, India, is recognized as Asia’s premier environmental festival. It focuses on sustainable development and offers a platform for exploring nature through cinema screenings in New Delhi.
The festival’s twelfth edition aims to showcase the best environmental films from around the world, highlighting stories of nature and addressing critical environmental and developmental challenges. Categories for awards at the festival include water conservation, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, climate change, adaptation and livelihood.
Despite the constant threats and setbacks, Jalali remains loyal to his mission of preserving the environment and protecting endangered species, particularly the wolf population. The film takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Jalali battles with hunters and poachers, using his experience and knowledge to outsmart them at every turn. But Jalali knows that education is the key to making a lasting impact, and he decides to take his cause to schools, inspiring the next generation to stand up for the environment. The documentary offers a poignant reflection on the power of education and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. With stunning visuals and an emotive soundtrack, ‘Standing with the Wolf’ is an unforgettable tribute to a true environmental hero.”