Funfair

Directed by Kaveh Mazaheri

2019

Drama , Black comedy

15 min

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Iran Canada

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Color

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Persian

poster

Synopsis

Majid, a man facing financial difficulties, devises a risky plan to improve the life of his wife, Sarah. Their child is also involved in this dangerous game.

Achievements

Winner Best Non European Dramatic Short film at the European Independent Film Festival 2020 and Special Mention for Best International Short at Palm Springs International Shortfest 2020.

Festivals

2019

  • Foyle Film Festival | Official Selection • Best International Short Fiction Film
  • Palm Springs International Shortfest | Official Selection / International Section • Special Mention for Best International Short
  • Discover Film Awards | Official Selection • Director without Borders Award
  • BFI London Film Festival | Official Selection •
  • Kerry Film Festival | Official Selection • Nominated at Best International Short Fiction
  • Tirana International Film Festival | Official Selection / International Section • Nominated at Best International Short Fiction
  • Black Nights Film Festival – Pöff Shorts | Official Selection •

2020

  • European Independent Film Festival | Official Selection / International Section • Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Short
  • Festival Internacional de Cine Bajo la Luna - Islantilla Cinefórum | Official Selection • Nominated at Best Short Film, Best Actress (Sonia Sanjari), Best Screenplay
  • Regard – Saguenay International Film Festival | Official Selection •
  • Calgary International Film Festival | Official Selection •
  • Sedicicorto International Film Festival | Official Selection •
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Sonia Sanjari, Soroush Saeidi, Artin Rabiei
Script:
Kaveh Mazaheri, Sepinood Najian
Cinematographer:
Behrouz Badrouj
Editor:
Pooyan Sholevar
Sound design & mix:
Hossein Ghourchian
Music:
Kito Siqueira
VXF:
Mohsen Kheirabadi
Producer:
Kaveh Mazaheri, Soroush Saeidi, Pooyan Sedghi
Production Company:
Darvash Film (iran)
Co-production Company:
3bros Film (canada)

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