Iranian animation ‘The Last Deer’ picked for Russian Voronezh festival
Iranian filmmaker Mehdi Barghzadegan’s animated short ‘The Last Deer,’ produced by the Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC), was selected for the short animation competition at the fourth Voronezh International Animation Festival, scheduled to run from May 22 to 24 in Voronezh.
The film follows a deer roaming deep in a forest before coming under attack by hunters, forcing it into a desperate flight for survival. It will screen alongside international entries in the festival’s competitive short animation section, IRNA reported.
The Voronezh festival serves as a specialized platform showcasing animated works for children, teenagers, and families, while also advancing an education-driven agenda. Beyond film screenings, the event hosts masterclasses, panel discussions, and creative workshops led by experts from the Voronezh Animation Studio and internationally recognized figures in the animation industry.