TEHRAN- Three Iranian films will go on screen at different sections of Budapest Short Film Festival-BuSho, which will be held in the Hungarian capital. 

“Exile” directed by Sajjad Hosseini and “Bonus” by Reza Nejati will compete at the main section of the festival, while “Unparallel World” by Mohammad Yaraghi will be screened at the Panorama section of the event. 

“Exile” follows the unsettling story of a two-year-old child who goes missing within a women’s prison. His mother accuses the prison authorities of being responsible for his disappearance, while the authorities suspect that the mother has concealed the child in a desperate attempt to avoid a legal separation.

“Bonus” centers around a pivotal moment during exams when one of the teacher's students receives a failing grade, leading to increased tension between them. Despite the student's pleas, the teacher remains steadfast in his principles and commitment to fairness, refusing to alter the grade.

“Unparallel World” follows Hana, a destitute girl who, after losing her mother, is compelled by her father to work as a street vendor at a traffic light. Despite her dreams for a better life, a tragic turn of events shatters her hopes.

BuSho was founded in 2004 by a group of aspiring Hungarian filmmakers, and the inaugural event took place successfully the following year. Remarkably, the festival quickly established itself on the international stage. Its program includes numerous festival screenings, selections from film academies, conferences, exhibitions, and workshops covering various forms of art. While its primary focus is on nurturing the next generation of emerging filmmakers, the festival warmly welcomes entries from all creators.

The Budapest Short Film Festival will run from September 3 to 8.

Photo: A scene from “Unparallel World” by Mohammad Yaraghi  

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