Why it matters:
Opening the Fajr International Film Festival with a restored Kiarostami film highlights Iran’s commitment to preserving its cinematic heritage while positioning the festival as a bridge between Iranian cinema and international audiences.
The big picture:
The Fajr International Film Festival(FIFF), now in its 43rd edition, continues to serve as Iran’s premier global film showcase. By opening with a restored classic and hosting international guests, the festival underscores both cultural resilience and the enduring influence of Iranian auteurs on world cinema.
What is happening:
The restored 1994 Kiarostami film was screened at the Honarshahr Aftab complex as the festival’s opening title.
Key points:
- Foreign guests attended the ceremony at the Persian Gulf Aftab complex, underscoring the festival’s global reach.
- This year’s edition designates Shiraz’s Honarshahr Aftab cinema complex as the festival hub, with an additional hall at Tarokh Cinema hosting screenings.
- The festival runs from November 26 to December 3 (8 days) under the direction of Rouhollah Hosseini.
- The event will host 200 international guests and filmmakers from countries including Portugal, Colombia, Sweden, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Russia, and China.
- Screenings will begin tomorrow across three theaters.
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