TEHRAN- Iranian director Amir Jalalzadeh’s short film “Hard; Like Cleaning Blood” will compete at the 28th edition of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), which will be held in the Estonian capital from November 8 to 24. 

The 15-minute film follows a young woman who escapes her oppressive, patriarchal environment in search of freedom, only to be forced to return. Her three brothers, intent on erasing the shame of her departure and restoring the family's honor, devise a plan to kill her. Yet, the blood they spill will leave an indelible mark on their conscience.

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival, PÖFF) first launched in 1997. Since 2014, it has been recognized as one of the 15 A-list film festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF), joining the ranks of prestigious events such as Cannes, Karlovy Vary, San Sebastián, Locarno, Venice, Berlin, Cairo, Mar del Plata, Goa, and Tokyo. This accreditation is renewed annually.

The festival aims to showcase a diverse selection of world cinema from the past two years, appealing to both local and international audiences. It emphasizes fresh cinematic productions with high artistic value.

Photo: A scene from “Hard; Like Cleaning Blood” by Amir Jalalzadeh 

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