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Five Iranian short films to shine at Russian festival
Five Iranian short films will compete at the 16th Light of the World festival in Russia from September 12-16, organizers and Iranian media said, underscoring growing cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Held in Russia's Yaroslavl Region, the festival focuses on films for children and young audiences. Founded by the Rybinsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, it brings together international productions exploring youth, family and social themes, IRIB News reported.
The Iranian lineup includes ‘Bitura’ by Faraj Salehi, Rana al-Azm and Kiasha Tangestani; ‘Dandelions Girl’ by Azadeh Masihzadeh, Tara Soroush, Beniamin Afraneh and Abdollah Bahadori; ‘The Road We've Come’ by Narges Fazeli; ‘Distant Land’ by Abbas Qadirmohseni and Farshad Borzou; and ‘The Old Woman and the Great Tree’ by Robabeh Hashemi.
Produced by Documentary, Experimental & Animation Film Center (DEFC) of Iran, ‘The Road We've Come’ follows a mother with a disability who faces mounting obstacles while trying to bring her daughter home from school. ‘Dandelions Girl’ tells the story of an 11-year-old village girl determined to play soccer, using her talent as a goalkeeper to challenge social expectations and pursue her dream.