TEHRAN-Three short films from Iran are present at the 13th Queens World Film Festival that is underway in New York, the U.S.

“The Last Whinny of a Horse that Had Dreamt of Becoming a Butterfly” directed by Mahdieh Mohammadi, “Survivor” by Karim Azimi, and “The Steak” by Kiarash Dadgar Mohebi are the Iranian films participating in the event, Mehr reported.

In Mohammadi’s 16-minute flick, Yalda yearns to witness wild horses in their natural habitat before her time runs out. With unwavering dedication, her husband assists her in fulfilling this poignant final wish. This beautifully crafted narrative explores the beauty of fleeting moments and the enduring value of cherished memories, serving as a poignant reminder of life's preciousness.

“Survivor,” 13 minutes, portrays some immigrants waiting by the sea for them to be able to cross it. A young couple is going with the other immigrants to the light of the world, but they have problems when their baby is born.

In the eight-minute “The Steak,” a birthday ceremony preparation gets upside down as something horrible takes place.

Founded in 2010, Queens World is dedicated to supporting international and local filmmakers at every stage of their career with a multi-venue, multi-day film festival, mentoring, and professional development programs, industry panels, school-based immersion programs, the Pop-Up Film School, The Listening Tour and ongoing Encore Screening opportunities for festival alumni.

To date, Queens World has screened over 1,800 films representing 92 nations. Queens World has produced over 600 screening events serving over 80,000 audiences with exciting films and engaging talkbacks designed to connect film lovers and filmmakers.

Launched on April 16, the festival will run until April 28.

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