‘The Girl from Gaza’ heads to three int’l film festivals
Iranian short film ‘The Girl from Gaza,’ written and directed by Hossein Babaeian and produced by Alireza Pishehvar, has secured spots at three international film festivals in Italy, Spain and Nigeria, expanding its global festival run following the completion of production.
The film is set to compete at the 15th Tracce Cinematografiche Film Fest in Nettuno, Italy, from June 11-14, and at the sixth FICIMAD (Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid) on June 19 in the Spanish capital. It has also been selected for a Nigerian festival event, according to the film's producers.
‘The Girl from Gaza’ delivers a powerful anti-war message while exploring themes of compassion, sacrifice and human dignity. Set against the backdrop of conflict, the film portrays how humanity can endure even when people are thrust onto opposing sides of war.
“Humanity, self-sacrifice and compassion remain alive,” the filmmakers said in a project statement, emphasizing the value of every human life amid violence and upheaval.
The cast includes Alireza Pishehvar, Mehrsa Moqim Bigli and Raha Moghaddam.