Iran’s ‘Loteria’ wins in US festival, nominated at Belgian event

The Iranian film ‘Loteria’, directed by Ali Atshani, won the Best Screenplay Award at the 14th New York International Filmmaker Festival and was nominated for Best Film at the Belgian Art Color Digital Cinema (ACDCIFF).
‘Loteria’ based on a true story written by Ali Atshani and Mahmoudreza Sani, has received over 10 awards for best film and best directing at various international festivals since its release in Mexico in late 2021, Mehr News Agency reported.
The ACDCIFF will be held from May 3 to January 2.  
Based on a true story, the film is about the time when due to the travel ban imposed on Iran in 2017, immigrants were forced to cross the border illegally into the U.S.
The cast includes Borzou Arjmand, Amir Hossein Mousavi, Hamed Tavasoli, and Hooman Sepantamehr among others.
Search
Date archive