Iran’s ‘September 21’ receives Best Director Award in Algeria
Iranian short film ‘September 21’, directed by Rahman Burhani, won the Best Director Award at the Digital Gate International Film Festival (DGIFF) in Algeria.
In an interview with IRNA on Monday, the film’s media advisor, Mehdi Mansour, said: “The Digital Gate International Film Festival, with the aim of promoting global peace and solidarity, showcases numerous films from around the world every year and awards its winners with valuable prizes.”
Mansour stated that the film ‘September 21’ explores the impact of war on the spirit, body, and future of children and has caught the attention of the judges. Burhani has presented an emotional and insightful portrayal of the lives of children affected by war through this film, ILNA wrote.
According to Mansour, the film features performances by Hossein Nasseri, Amin Tarfi Jalali, Adnan Nasseri, Seyyed Mohammad Saeidi, Sina Tarfi Nejad, Mohammad Halichi, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi, Jahad Nasseri, Jassem Tarfi, and Maram Nasseri.