TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (MNA) -- “The Other” and “Boys of Autumn” by Iranian director Mehdi Rahmani will be competing in the 8th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival in Nepal.

The event, which will take place from December 9 to 13, is dedicated to films exploring the diverse and complex ways in which human beings relate to mountains.


“Silent City” wins special jury prize at Banja Luka festival

TEHRAN -- The Iranian animation “Silent City” by Amir Mehran has won the special jury prize at the 3rd Banja Luka International Animated Film Festival.

The festival was held from October 22 to 27.


Turkish festival to screen 3 Iranian short films

TEHRAN -- Three Iranian films will compete in the 22nd Istanbul International Short Film Festival, which will take place from November 8 to 13.

“Banquet Under the Water” by director Babak Amini, “My House Is Cloudy” by Karim Azimi and “Half Tone” by Hamideh Javadi will be screened at the event.


Kamran Shirdel to attend intl. events in Dubai, Brazil

TEHRAN -- Iranian documentarian Kamran Shirdel plans to attend two international events in Dubai and Brazil.

He will first attend the Documentary Voices, a documentary film festival that will take place in Dubai from November 12 to 15.

In addition, Shirdel has been invited to the 3rd World Conference on Film Societies starting on December 7. The event is sponsored by the International Federation of Film Societies.


Japanese official visits Niavaran Artistic Creations Foundation

TEHRAN -- Third Secretary of the Embassy of Japan Aiko Shibata paid a visit to the Niavaran Artistic Creations Foundation (NACF) in Tehran on Saturday.

Shibata met NACF Managing Director Mohammadreza Ansari and said that she will try to expand artistic and cultural ties between Iran and her country.

Ansari also said that the NACF welcomes mutual artistic and cultural festivals.

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