Iran Film Week underway in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Iran Film Week and Photography Exhibition kicked off on October 21 at the Mostar National Theater in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Mohammad Hossein Ansari, the cultural attaché of Iran in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Efendija Dino Maksumich is the chief imam of Mostar, and Seada Kuštrić, the director of the Mostar National Theater.
In her opening speech, Kuštrić, representing the cultural authorities of Mostar, highlighted the significance of the event, stating that it is a valuable opportunity for the people of Mostar to get acquainted with Iranian culture.
She praised the rich cultural heritage of Iran and expressed her delight that the Mostar National Theater is hosting one of the richest cultures in the world. Ansari referred to the historical and cultural ties between Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina and highlighted the achievements of Iranian cinema on the international stage.
He emphasized that the film week is a chance to strengthen the people of Mostar’s familiarity with Iranian arts and culture.
Ansari also pointed out that Iranian cinema’s main characteristic is its ability to attract audiences without resorting to violence, instead focusing on moral principles, family values, and human dignity.
The event features the screening of four Iranian films, including ‘Romanticism of Emad & Tooba,’ ‘Henas,’ ‘Sara and Ayda,’ and ‘The Painting Pool.’
The film week will run until October 24 at the Mostar National Theater.
The event is organized by the Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with the Mostar National Theater, the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, the Soureh Cinema Organization, and the Farabi Cinema Foundation.