Some 11 Iranian filmmakers are slated to present their creations in different categories of the 2013 edition of Montreal World Film Festival (WFF).The event will showcase seven movies that represent Irans current cinema and four films created by the Iranian cineastes living in other countries.
The Private Life of Mr. and Mrs. M.by Rouhollah Hejazi is scheduled to be screened at the Formal Competition section of the festival.
Hejazis family drama received the Best Film award and the Best Director award at Canadas 4th Iranian Film Festival in April, 2013.
Iranian filmmaker Danesh EqbashavisTaj Mahalwill also contend for main awards at the 37th edition of Montreal film festival.
Eqbashavis directorial debutTaj Mahalis set to compete with nearly 20 other feature length movies.
Iranian-based director Tara AtashgahsFor Birdswill participate in the event from the United States to compete at the First Films Competition section.
Pourya AzarbaijanisEverything Here is Goodfrom Iran, Ali Samadi Ahadis45 Minutes to Ramallahproduced in Germany, Abolfazl SaffarisFrom Tehran to Heavenproduced by Iran and Germany are among the movies that will vie at the Focus on World Cinema section.
Fereydoun NajafisThe Last Migrationhas been selected to take part in the Documentary section of the festival.
Many films from over 80 countries, including well-known and first-time filmmakers alike are selected to be showcased at the Montreal annual festival.
The festival seeks to encourage cultural diversity and understanding between nations, to foster the cinema of all continents by stimulating the development of quality cinema and to promote filmmakers and innovative works.
Established in 1977, this years Montreal World Film Festival is to take place from August 22 to September 2, 2013.
By Press TV
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