Iranian Cinema Is Inspirational, Powerful

In the Crosswind is a 2014 Estonian drama film directed by Martti Helde. It’s about the forced deportation by Stalin’s Russia of an Estonian family to Siberia in the June deportation. It is based on a real-life diary from the period. The film is screening at the Baltic Cinema section of Fajr festival. Here is […]

Film Industry Is Instrumental in Shaping the Social Culture – Barbara Lorey

It is now a well-established fact that there are many benefits to holding an event such are Fajr Film Festival. Such an event showcases new international talent, supports local talent, gives the chance to Iranian filmmakers to commune with fellow filmmakers, supporters, media representatives and various professionals. It also promotes tourism, benefits national cinema, inspires […]

Shogo Yokoyama: Japan and Iran Should Promote Academic Cooperation in Art

Shogo Yokoyama has a degree in film and cinema from the Tokyo University of Arts. As sound designer and assistant film editor, he has worked with Amir Naderi. The special guest of this year’s Fajr festival has also worked with Abbas Kiarostami in Like Someone in Love (2012). You discussed your movie with the audience. […]

The Unnamed Is About the Plight of Hidden Slaves

The Unnamed by Tauquir Ahmad was screened at the Panorama of Films from Asian and Islamic Countries section of Fajr 2017. Director Tauquir Ahmed shares his experiences with us at this year’s run:           What is your film about? The film is about Bangladeshi nationals working in the Arab countries like […]