Iranian short film wins top prize at Dutch festival
Iranian short film ‘Shooti,’ directed by Shiva Taheri and produced by Arash Shirvani, won the Best Film Award at the 8th Holland MENA Film Festival, held in The Hague on April 5-6.
The festival aims to foster cultural exchange between the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Europe, spotlighting independent cinema from these regions, Mehr News Agency reported.
Previously recognized with an honorary diploma at the MikroFAF in Belgrade, ‘Shooti’ continues to garner international acclaim.
At the Holland MENA Film Festival, the jury lauded the film’s innovative approach and realistic themes, highlighting its exceptional cinematography and meaningful silences that convey a powerful message.
The jury’s statement praised Taheri’s ability to narrate her story through a visually poetic language.
The film features performances by Mohammad Ali Ghavidel, Mahin Sisizadeh, Danial Mahmoudnia, Fardin Rahmanpour, Afshin Bakhshesh, Pouria Fallahpour, and child actors Mohammad Sozaei and Navid Bandari.