Iranian film ‘Alone Together’ to compete at Polish, Turkish festivals
The Iranian short film ‘Alone Together’, written and directed by Omid Mirzaei, has been officially selected to compete at the 28th International Film Festival Zoom-Zblizenia in Poland and the 20th Labour International Film Festival in Turkey.
Produced by Saeed Khani in collaboration with the Rafsanjan Youth Cinema Society, ‘Alone Together’ continues its successful festival run, adding two more events to its growing list of accolades, Mehr News Agency reported.
The International Film Festival Zoom-Zblizenia, set to take place from March 3 to 9, 2025, in Poland, is recognized as one of the most significant platforms for independent cinema in the country. Known for spotlighting bold and artistically ambitious works, ZOOM emphasizes originality and the promotion of independent filmmaking.
Meanwhile, Turkey’s Labour International Film Festival—also known as the Turkish Labour Film Festival—will host its 20th edition from May 2 to 11, 2025. Founded in 2006, the festival not only showcases films but also organizes workshops and cultural programs, focusing on themes surrounding labor and social justice.
‘Alone Together’ has already carved out an impressive festival circuit, having won the honorary award at the 47th LUCAS International Festival for Young Film Lovers in Germany, Best Editing at the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival, and Best Short Film at the 23rd Hafez Awards. It also earned Best Directing and Editing honors at the 70th Reggio Film Festival and received nominations at the 43rd Fajr Film Festival and the ISFA Awards.
The film has previously been featured at major festivals, including the 23rd Reggio Film Festival in Italy, the 20th Vues d’Afrique International Film Festival in Canada, and Germany’s renowned Oldenburg International Film Festival.
Set on a cold winter night, ‘Alone Together’ follows the tense moments at a remote checkpoint when officers grow suspicious of a bus full of passengers. Among them is a young boy traveling alone, drawing the attention of police, the driver, and fellow passengers, leading to an emotional unraveling of hidden truths.