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Four Iranian films set to be screened in Zanzibar
The Zanzibar International Film Festival, the largest and most prestigious film festival in East Africa, will feature the Iranian feature film ‘Killing a Traitor’ by renowned director Masoud Kimiai, along with three short films: ‘Nietzsche-Style Suicide’ by Payam Kurdestani, ‘Side by Side’ by Amir Raisian, and ‘Footprint’ by Mostafa A’lami, ISNA wrote.
The festival, taking place from August 1 to 4, 2024, in the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a prominent platform for African and international cinema.
The festival is one of the largest multidisciplinary art and culture festivals in East Africa. Each year, it showcases over 150 films from the continent, along with selections from the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, the US, and Asia.
Founded in 1997, ZIFF aims to promote and develop the film industry in Africa while inspiring and uniting global audiences through the magic of cinema and other cultural industries, serving as a catalyst for social and economic growth.
The festival strives to provide a platform for African and international filmmakers to showcase their work, encourage and support the development of the film industry in Africa, and foster cultural exchange and dialogue through art.