TEHRAN – Five films from Iran will be exhibited at the 16th Baku International Film Festival, which will be held in Azerbaijan from December 5th to 9th.
According to Irnar news agency, Iranian films participating in the festival include the feature film “Guardian of the Field” directed by Mohammadreza Heradmandan, the short film “Burial Permit” directed by Hashem Aliakbari, “The Mold” directed by Mohammad Reza Noormandipur, “To Be” directed by Puya Mofid, and “Gargaran” directed by Hamid Kermani.
“Guardian of the Field” is the story of a former wildlife ranger who is called to rescue a missing girl in a village in northern Iran, and whose story quickly goes viral.
In “Burial Permit”, the husband’s mother has died and the couple is about to emigrate. Instead of being able to mourn, they face unexpected regulations and paperwork that make it difficult to bury her. What was supposed to be a time of grief turns into a struggle with bureaucracy, showing how even the last moments of life can be controlled by complex regulations.
“The Mold” depicts Reza, who faces difficulties with his only son after the death of his wife, and tries to raise his child in his own way.
The story of “To Be” is set in an elementary school. After a teacher harshly punished a black student, the student developed a severe stutter and speech impediment. Doctors diagnose this problem as the result of psychological trauma. The student’s family obtains a legal warrant for the teacher’s arrest, and the teacher is faced with difficult choices and ultimately forced to endure similar punishment to escape legal consequences.
“Gargaran” occurs on a snowy day when the midwife goes from the village to the city. On the way, a man from the village blocks her way and begs her to come with him to save his wife and child from death.
Baku International Film Festival was founded in 2004 by Azerbaijan’s Center for Young Filmmakers.
As a meeting place for young filmmakers, the festival provides a great starting point for creative people. Each author has an idea and wants to share it. Festivals like this are platforms for sharing and self-affirmation. This festival combines high human values, artistic flair and a cinematic approach.
The Baku International Film Festival is Azerbaijan’s longest running film festival, bringing to Azerbaijan award-winning and successful films from Cannes, Venice, Berlin Film Festival and Oscar Awards.
The purpose of the festival is to review and discuss films, select the best works to reach a wide audience, and acquaint local writers with international conventions and trends.
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