Berlin, Jan 31, IRNA -- Four Iranian films are to be screened at the 65th edition of the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), scheduled to to take place in the German capital from February 5 through 15, the spokeswoman of the Berlin film event, Frauke Greiner told IRNA.
Jafar Panahi's 'Taxi' will be in the running for this year's top award -- the Golden Bear -- at the Berlin Film Fest.
Other Iranian movies at the Berlinale include the joint French-Iranian film production 'Paridan az Ertefa Kam' (A Minor Leap down) directed by Hamed Rajabi and featuring the performances of Rambod Javan and Negar Javaherian.

In addition, Ali Ahmadzadeh will showcase his movie 'Madare Ghalb Atomi' (Atom Heart Mother) whose cast include famous Iranian actor and actress, Mohammad Reza Golzar and Taraneh Alidoosti.

In the Berlinale children's section, Iran will show the animation film 'Mahiye Sorkh Karde' (Fried Fish) produced by Leila Khalilzadeh.

Iranian films at the Berlinale have made international headlines in recent year after winning the much-coveted Golden and Silver Bears.

Berlionale director Dieter Kosslick has played a key role in showcasing Iranian movies at the Berlinale, since being named the director of the Berlin film event in 2001.

A fan of Iranian cinema, Kosslick has said he feels personally touched by Iranian movies.

Kosslick pointed out Iranian cinema always touch 'his hearts and soul.'

By IRNA

 

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