TEHRAN- Iranian director Ali Atshani's film "Loteria" is set to compete at the 10th edition of the International Film Festival of Active Non-violence (FICNOVA), which will take place in multiple cities across Spain.

The 2023 production is the story of a man’s multiple attempts to cross over the border illegally from Mexico to the United States in pursuit of a better life.

Based on a true story, the film is about the time when due to the travel ban imposed on Iran in 2017, immigrants were forced to cross the border illegally into the U.S. 

The cast includes Amir Hossein Mousavi, Hamed Tavasoli, and Hooman Sepantamehr among others.

The winners of the different sections of the festival will be announced on October 2. 

FICNOVA is a gathering place for humanists who share a commitment to non-violence. It is a space for reflection, dialogue, and exchange, where individuals can share their experiences and insights on how to overcome violence, discrimination, and human suffering at both personal and social levels.

Since 2012, the festival has been hosting the International Film Festival of Active Non-violence, showcasing productions that demonstrate the transformative power of non-violence to create positive change in the world. This festival is a non-profit initiative organized entirely by volunteers who are passionate about promoting peace and social justice.

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