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Iranian short film ‘Punishment’ to be screened in Kosovo, China
The film will screen at the 24th DokuFest in Kosovo from August 1 to 9, and is also nominated for Best Screenplay at the 13th Ningbo Short Film Festival in China, to be held from September 19 to 21, ILNA reported.
‘Punishment,’ distributed by Madakto Pictures, is written by Mehdi Asghari Azghadi and marks Mofid’s first professional short with a cast and crew drawn from Iran’s theater and film circles. The Kosovo event is accredited by the European Film Academy and BAFTA, while Ningbo’s recognition by the Short Film Conference (SFC) adds another layer of prestige.
Set in a primary school, the 15-minute drama centers on a traumatic incident in which a Black student develops a severe stutter after a harsh punishment from his teacher. Doctors trace the speech disorder to psychological shock. As the boy’s family pursues legal action, the narrative explores themes of institutional violence and accountability. The lead roles are played by Mohammad Sedighi-Mehr, Shayan Darmipouran, and Sahar Aghasi.
Mofid, who co-founded “Khate Farzi,” Isfahan’s first school of filmmaking and visual arts, also teaches directing there alongside his production partner Emad Sedighin. While ‘Punishment’ is his first film to enter the global festival circuit, Mofid is already in pre-production for his feature debut.