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‘Whales’ premiere in Tehran celebrates Afghan-Iranian friendship
The event was attended by the film’s creators, a number of artists, and media representatives, ILNA reported.
According to ILNA, at the beginning of the ceremony, Mohammad Ahmadi, the film’s producer, thanked the investor and the film’s crew, saying, “Considering the current situation and the circumstances of film screenings, it’s worth thanking the Art & Experience cinema group for making such films visible and screened.”
Jafari, for his part, referred to the hospitality of the Iranian people, saying, “The reality is that my father’s generation has been living in Iran for over four decades, and a generation of Afghan immigrants has been born and raised in Iran, who love Iran very much. For 45 years, Afghan immigrants have been in Iran, and Iranian friends have been hospitable for these 45 years. I really appreciate this hospitality on behalf of myself.”
Jafari added, referring to the story of ‘Whales’, “I have tried to be fair in my criticism. I repeat this issue several times, and I don’t stutter in saying it. The fact that the Art & Experience cinema has given me the opportunity to screen a film by an Afghan filmmaker shows this hospitality. I thank them and hope that the two nations can be friends and love each other even more.”