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Iranian director’s film ‘Requiem for a Tribe’ picked for Czech festival
The feature-length documentary, produced by Milad Khosravi Baldi, will have its European premiere at the festival, which runs from October 25 to November 3, 2024.
Considered one of Europe’s leading documentary film events, the Ji.hlava festival is a major platform for documentary filmmakers and has been accredited by the Academy Awards. The festival hands out awards for best film, cinematography, editing, sound design, and best article, among others.
‘Requiem for a Tribe’ explores the impact of modernity on the nomadic culture of Iran’s Bakhtiari people through the story of a Bakhtiari woman.
The film’s selection for the festival marks a significant milestone for Iranian cinema, which has been gaining international recognition in recent years.
“We are thrilled to have ‘Requiem for a Tribe’ selected for the Ji.hlava festival,” said Khosravi Baldi. “This is a great opportunity for us to share our story with a wider audience and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Iran’s nomadic communities.”
The Ji.hlava festival has a reputation for showcasing innovative and thought-provoking documentaries from around the world. This year’s edition is expected to attract filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.