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Majid Majidi to preside over Fajr filmfest jury

TEHRAN -- Iranian director Majid Majidi was selected as the president of the jury of the 33rd Fajr International Film Festival, organizers announced on Saturday evening.

 

His blockbuster “Muhammad (S)”, about the childhood of the Prophet of Islam, is scheduled to be screened in the non-competitive section of the festival, which will be held in Tehran in February 2015.

 

Iran’s Reza Attaran on Malatya filmfest panel

TEHRAN – Iranian director and comedian Reza Attaran has been selected for the jury of the 5th Malatya International Film Festival in Turkey.

 

Attaran’s recent film “Red Carpet” will also go on screen at the festival, which will be held from November 21 to 27.

 

The Iranian movie “For Puneh” directed by Hatef Alimardani will also compete in the event.

 

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