‘People’s Child’ from Iran heads to Czech film festival
Iranian feature film ‘People’s Child’ has secured a spot at the 66th Zlin International Film Festival for Children and Youth in the Czech Republic, organizers and the film’s producers said, marking another international outing for Iran’s youth-centered cinema.
Directed by Mahmoud Karimi and produced by Ali Ahmadi, the film will screen during the May 28 to June 3, edition of the long-running festival in the eastern Czech city of Zlin, a global showcase dedicated to children’s and youth cinema, ILNA reported.
Founded in 1961, the Zlin festival has evolved into one of Europe’s established platforms for feature films, shorts, animation and student productions aimed at younger audiences. Each year, it draws filmmakers, distributors and industry professionals from across the world.
The selection marks Karimi’s first appearance at a major international festival with a debut feature, opening a new window onto contemporary Iranian storytelling and its emotionally grounded narratives.
International distribution of the film is being handled by Soureh Cinema Organization.