Why it matters:
The Fajr International Film Festival is a prestigious event, drawing filmmakers and cinephiles from around the world to Iran. Day five's line-up features an array of films, highlighting diverse cinematic voices. With this mix of genres and styles, the festival continues to offer an essential platform for artistic expression and cultural exchange.
The big picture:
The Fajr Festival, running from December 5 to 12 in Shiraz, has become a key event in the global film calendar, celebrating both Iranian cinema and international film culture. The films being shown today reflect the festival's commitment to showcasing both regional talent and global cinema trends, with genres spanning drama, animation, and short films. The festival also creates a space for dialogue and learning, with workshops and discussions designed to deepen the audience's understanding of the art of filmmaking.
Zoom in 5th day films:
- In the international competition, three films – Katane Yuata Mishi, Mars to May, and Look at Me – are screened in the yellow and orange halls.
- In the East Showcase section, Iranian films "The Calm Man by Behnoush Sadighi" and "Love" by Mohammad Ali Safoura are featured in the purple hall.
- "Beirut Boulevard" by Faraj Al-Hashem are the only film representing the Broken Olive Branch section, while "Anytime, Anywhere" by Milad Tangseir will be the sole representative of the "Perspectives" section.
- The red hall hosts a selection of Iranian films and animations, including "The Catcher in the Rye" and "Tears of Hor."
- The green hall screens "Poetically Cold Roads" by Masoud Jafari Jozani and "Untitled Paper" by Nasser Taghavi, while the yellow hall will present Ariel in the "Festival within a Festival" segment.
- A special ‘Fajr Plus’ screening of short films by filmmakers from Fars Province will take place at 10:15 PM Iran Standard Time in the Orange Hall.
- Today, a workshop on "Directing Poetic Films" by Haatif Alimardani will be held.
What he is saying:
Festival director Ruhollah Hosseini emphasized that this year's edition of the festival is not only a celebration of film but also a bridge for cultural exchange, underscoring the importance of global cinema in fostering mutual understanding. He also noted that the inclusion of regional films in the program reflects the growing influence of Iranian filmmakers on the international stage.
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