TEHRAN- Iran & & Indonesia Movie Week 2025 is underway in Indonesia, screening eight movies from both countries.The opening ceremony of the occasion, which was hung on February 21, was gone to by the Ambassador of Iran to Jakarta Mohammad Boroujerdi, and Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon as keynote speakers in addition to other officials, artists, and lovers from the two nations, ILNA reported.The organization of the film festival belongs to a series of ceremonies of 75 years of diplomatic relations in between Indonesia and Iran.This is an achievement that shows the long-term commitment of our two nations in cooperation, shared regard, and cultural exchange, Fadli Zon said.He described that since the 17th century, the influence of Persian literature, viewpoint, and science had actually reached the island chain, co-forming our art and literary traditions.
Today, the cultural exchange heritage continues to establish in a brand-new kind, particularly through the power of film.Films can be an extremely strong cultural diplomacy medium and enable us to share historic stories, express identity, and construct bridges and bring people closer to each other from different backgrounds, he explained.According to Zon, movie is an important medium, especially for expressing soft power, permitting the audience to enjoy acting performances and experience other expressions of artistic culture, consisting of music, literature, and cooking arts.The culture minister went on to state that the Indonesian movie industry is currently experiencing remarkable growth.With the achievement of a record of more than 81 million Indonesian film viewers last year, the nationwide movie community continues to develop, both culturally and financially.
In 2027, this industry is forecasted to grow by 6.13% each year and contribute 156 trillion rupiah to the national GDP, he noted.I believe the Iranian-Indonesian Film Festival can be an essential online forum for collaboration.
I hope this event can motivate filmmakers from both nations to exchange, and explore brand-new opportunities in cooperation and co-production, Fadli Zon asserted.For his part, Mohammad Boroujerdi said that movie theater has the capability to exchange cultures.
When Iran and Indonesia commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations, I believe culture is the most gentle element of diplomacy supported by the 2 nations.
The capacity is much greater to highlight the culture of the 2 nations as implementing cinema tasks and joint film production, he said.The 4 Iranian movies for the week-long occasion include two feature movies In the Arms of the Tree by Babak Khajepasha and Romanticism of Emad and Tuba by Kaveh Sabbaghzadeh along with two cartoon animations Dolphin Boy by Mohammad Kheirandish and Loopetou by Abbas Askari.The movies will be evaluated in numerous universities and schools in numerous cities in Indonesia, namely Yogyakarta, Palembang, Banten, Makassar, and Bandung.In the Arms of the Tree is a family drama exploring lifes crises and their effect on children.
It was the official submission of Iran for the Best International Feature Film classification of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025; nevertheless, it did not make it to the final nominees.The film explores styles of familial relationships and psychological reconnections between parents and kids.
At the heart of the story is Kimia, a northern mom coming to grips with the injury of previous abuse and an incapacitating worry of range.
Her other half, Farid, an Azeri father with a passion for travel and medical plants, contributes to the tension as the couple prepares for a separation exercise.The film records the effect of marital discord on children, showing how their lives can be disrupted by their parents struggles.
Ultimately, it highlights the value of love, connection, and the fragile balance needed to maintain a household in crisis.A production of 2023, the film won 2 Crystal Simorgh awards for Best First Film and Best Screenplay upon its premiere at the 41st Fajr Film Festival.
Moreover, it was called the best movie in the global section of the very first edition of Irans Havva International Film Festival in 2023.
The motion picture has been evaluated in numerous worldwide celebrations in countries such as China, Switzerland, and the UAE.
It likewise opened the Kazan International Film Festival Altyn Minbar in Russia last September.In Romanticism of Emad and Tuba, the protagonist Emad and Tuba both knew that love was more of an ability than excitement and heart beat and itchy skin when fate initially confronted them.Dolphin Boy is a heartfelt animation about a wonderful friendship between a dolphin and a young boy lost at sea.Dolphin Snowball saves a little boy in the waves.
Ever since, they thoughtlessly mature together, amazing the marine life with their funny techniques.
One day, the peace of their happy little world is ruined by the evil Octopus.He eliminates the kid to land, where he will have to find out to live among people and comprehend the trick of his origin.
A brand-new pal, the kind captain Murvarid, and the faithful Snowball will help the boy cope with all the hardships - whether at the bottom of the sea or on mysterious distant islands.
Fabulous adventures await.Loopetou has to do with a healthcare facility where a medical professional treats his psychological clients by letting them make toys.
An unidentified offender vandalized the innovative toy workshop, which is especially popular among Iranian children, and causes its closure.
The medical professionals child, Ali, attempts to help his dad to fix the problem.Also speaking at the opening event, Iranian director Babak Khajehpasha expressed interest in future collaborations with Indonesian filmmakers.It must be my honor, our equivalents from Indonesia are our siblings, and they are really dear artists.
I hope this takes place and we can collaborate, he said.Khajehpasha worried that the cooperation must involve regional stories so that the motion pictures produced have their own identity.
He encouraged local roots to make movies of any category, whether the motion pictures will be action, romantic, drama, or family.The essential thing is that we, whether Iranian or Indonesian artists, must realize that we have to stand on our own feet and make movies that become part of the story and life of our nations, he said.In the Arms of the Tree was the first film evaluated at the opening event, which Fadli Zon, personally attended.Last week, Iran and Indonesia consented to team up on joint movie productions, marking a significant action in reinforcing cultural ties between the two nations.The arrangement was gone over during a conference in between Irans Cultural Attach in Indonesia Mohammad Reza Ebrahimi, and crucial authorities from Indonesias Ministry of Culture.Ebrahimi underscored the value of movie theater in promoting good understanding, stating, Cinema is the best platform to introduce the cultures and individuals of Iran and Indonesia.He revealed enthusiasm for joint tasks, adding that co-productions would link Iranian cinema to global markets and expand cultural industries in both countries.Both sides highlighted the rich historical and cultural themes in Iran and Indonesia, which supply ample material for joint movies and animations.SS/