Iranian ‘Boycot’ awarded at Italian film festival
The short film ‘Boycot,’ directed and produced by Amin Rafiee, has once again made a remarkable achievement by winning the Best Short Film award at the 5th Nostalgia Film Festival in Italy.
The festival, held in Rome from November 15 to 17, showcased cinematic works from around the world.
‘Boycot,’ which previously participated in the 13th Crime and Punishment Film Festival in Turkey, focuses on the themes of peace and reconciliation. The film’s powerful narrative and the compelling performances by its cast caught the attention of the festival’s jury. The short film features talented actors such as Abolfazl Shirzad, Mostafa Ahadi, Amir Moghimi, Farshad Khorsand, Ali Valiani, Ehsan Azar Bahram, Mohammad Baghi, Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, and Setayesh Sadeghzadeh, whose performances greatly contribute to the film’s impactful message.
Solmaz Etemad handles the international distribution of ‘Boycot,’ and her efforts have led to the film’s successful presence in various international festivals.