Iranian films to be screened at Istanbul Film Festival
The 44th Istanbul Film Festival will roll out the red carpet for a diverse lineup of Iranian films, showcasing the breadth and depth of Iranian cinema.
Running from April 11 to April 22, the festival will feature a mix of feature films, documentaries, and short films that promise to captivate audiences and spark conversations, ILNA reported.
One of the standout entries in the main competition is ‘The Crowd’, directed by Sahand Kabiri, which represents Iran in its bid for the Golden Tulip award. Joining it in the same category is ‘The Things You Kill’, an international co-production directed by Alireza Khatami, involving Turkey, France, Poland, and Canada.
The festival will also shine a spotlight on several compelling documentaries and short films. Hesam Eslami’s short film ‘Citizen-Inmate’ delves into themes of surveillance and control through an innovative docufictional lens. The film has already turned heads internationally with its bold narrative style.
Meanwhile, ‘The Volunteer,’ directed by Gelareh Kiazand and Monir Armstrong (a Canada-Turkey production), and ‘Istanbul Mood,’ co-directed by Nafiseh Motlagh and Saeed Nasiri (a Turkish production), add further depth to the festival’s offerings.