Head of Cinema Organization: National and international Fajr Film Festivals are merged

According to Fars News Agency, Mohammad Khazaei, Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and Head of the Cinema Organization, announced the news: “Simultaneously holding this important and strategic event of Iranian cinema on the anniversary of the Fajr Revolution celebrations.” By synergizing capacities, Islami certainly provides additional practical opportunities for the benefit of the cinema community, different segments of the population, filmmakers and foreign guests.

He continued: “Every year on the anniversary of the revolution and in the cover of its various celebrations, we see the presence of guests, cultural and political figures and the significant presence of foreign media in the country.” Obviously, with careful and purposeful planning, the Fajr International Film Festival can take advantage of these advantages and opportunities.

Khazaei added: “Iran’s new cinema, ie post-revolutionary cinema, with all its ups and downs, has played the most important role in advancing the public diplomacy of the Islamic Republic, and the presence of foreign guests and their immediate consideration of the people’s success in the Fajr and Cinema Festival is an unparalleled image.” It is against the propaganda of media arrogance against the country, and certainly, this important advantage should be taken into account and strengthened by eliminating the previous shortcomings, and the integration of the national and international sections of the festival is also significant in this regard.

According to him, the holding of the Fajr International Festival, during the past years, with the management and compassionate efforts of loved ones: Messrs. Alireza Rezadad, Seyed Reza Mirkarimi and Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpour, has provided spaces to help expand the international relations of cinema, which deserves appreciation.

Referring to the effects of the Fajr International Festival, the Deputy Minister and Head of the Cinema Organization reminded: “Undoubtedly, we will use the comparative advantages created and the valuable experiences of our good colleagues in this event.”

* “Fajr International Film Festival” from next year

He pointed out: following the review of the “Study and Evaluation Working Group of Festivals” and according to the demands of the country’s guilds and cinematographers in recent years, the Cinema Organization has reached the conclusion that holding two national and international Fajr festivals as “Festival” Fajr International Film Festival.

Khazaei added: “With the help of the entire cinema family and with extensive interaction in the national and international arenas, we will prepare glorious and memorable festivals like the distant years for the prosperity of cinema and society.”

The head of the Cinema Organization, referring to the themes such as “family, ethics, hope” in the new era of cinema, expressed hope: The dynamism of the cinema economy, updating and improving the level of knowledge and insight of Iranian cinematographers through the exchange of experience with foreign cinematographers, strengthening the presence in regional and global markets, etc., by drawing key policies and strategies based on the declaration of the second step of the revolution.

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