The Big Picture:
Among the four works, Deep Crack, was kind of breaking conventions in that it was released at Barcelon and Dhaka Asian film festivals; The film's name was "Mirjaveh" but due to some defects, it was not admitted to the 40th edition FIFF in 2022.
What They Are Saying:
- "Deep Crack," by Arman Zarrinkoub, tells the story of a man who is discharged from a psychiatric hospital. Upon his return, his wife locks the doors and windows, and dark secrets are revealed when a third person enters their home.
- "Legend of Sepehr," an animated film by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi, follows the friendship between an Iranian child and a cheetah as they work together to defeat a demon and save their village.
- "Sanam," written, directed, and starred by Shohreh Rahimzadeh, talks about the events of the Haiqar fire in Firuzabad of Fars Province, southern Iran.
- "Antique," by Hadi Naeiji, narrates a story about two thieves who happen to visit a shrine and decide to make a lot of money by establishing a fake shrine.
Go Deeper:
Fajr International Film Festival, a key event in West Asia, has significantly shaped Iranian cinema over its 43 editions, introducing new talents and fostering cultural dialogue in Iran.
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