INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia is underway, screening four films and an animation across various genres.Having started on
February 20 and being hosted at four major venues in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru, the cultural event will conclude on Sunday
It was the official submission of Iran for the Best International Feature Film category of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025; however, it did
not make it to the final nominees.The film explores themes of familial relationships and emotional reconnections between parents and
At the heart of the story is Kimia, a northern mother grappling with the trauma of past abuse and a debilitating fear of distance
Her husband, Farid, an Azeri father with a passion for travel and medicinal plants, adds to the tension as the couple prepares for a
separation exercise.The film captures the impact of marital discord on children, illustrating how their lives can be disturbed by their
Ultimately, it underscores the importance of love, connection, and the delicate balance needed to preserve a family in crisis.A production
of 2023, the film won two Crystal Simorgh awards for Best First Film and Best Screenplay upon its premiere at the 41st Fajr Film Festival
2023.The movie has been screened in several international festivals in countries such as China, Switzerland, and the UAE
In the film, a deeply struggling and hesitant individual faces a profound confrontation with both the complexities of his own existence and
him, navigating the difficult path between personal desires and the obligations that life imposes
charming romantic tale of unexpected connections
A production of Farabi Cinema Foundation, the 90-minute film deals with the themes of hope and forgiveness.It is about an 11-year-old boy
named Isa who is absolutely convinced that he will soon be playing for the Iran national football team
Nothing can shake his confidence
heartwarming animation about a magical friendship between a dolphin and a boy lost at sea.Dolphin Snowball rescues a little boy in the waves
Since then, they carelessly grow up together, exciting the marine life with their funny tricks
But one day, the peace of their joyful little world is destroyed by the evil Octopus.He banishes the boy to land, where he will have to
learn to live among people and understand the secret of his origin
A new friend, 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
Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).The event has received significant media attention, reflecting its importance in fostering cultural and
artistic ties between the two countries.The festival is more than just a cinematic celebration, explaining it serves as a cultural bridge
enhancing mutual understanding
