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Iranian short film ‘Until Mina’ sweeps awards at US festivals
‘Until Mina’ recently scooped up the Best Film award at the 20th Accolade Global Film Competition in the US. It also took home the same honor at the 13th Best Shorts Film Festival in San Diego. Plus, the short film has been nominated for Best Film at the 7th Boston International Film Festival, which will take place in late September.
The film has also been selected to compete in the 10th Shimla International Film Festival in India, chosen from among 1,600 submissions. The festival aims to showcase the best of world cinema and foster a taste for quality filmmaking among young audiences, while also providing a platform for independent filmmakers.
‘Until Mina’ tells the story of a young girl who, due to harsh economic circumstances, finds herself working in a mortuary. With a compelling narrative and strong performances, the film has resonated with audiences and critics alike.
The cast of ‘Until Mina’ includes Zahra Behrouzmanesh, Marjan Khaksari, Behrad Selahvarzi, Delsa Khoroush, Saeed Salemi, Raheleh Heidari, and Touran Ramezani. The film is being internationally distributed by RH Film, introducing Iranian cinema to global
audiences.
‘Until Mina’ continues to make waves on the festival circuit, with additional selections at the 7th Asia Short Film Festival in India, the 6th Duemila30 Festival in Milan, and the 2nd Taiga International Film Festival in Russia.