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Mon, 02/23/2015 - 08:32
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Intl. Urban filmfest. to feature ‘Now, Middel East’ section

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – For the very first time, the 5th International Urban Film Festival will feature the special section of “Now, Middle East” in the international section of Festival. According to the Public Affairs of the 5th International Urban Film Festival, a selection of related films to the Middle East region will be screened in the special section of 'Now, Middle East.' This section aims to spread information and introduce the audience interested in Urban Cinema as well as filmmakers and cinema activists to the environment of major cities in the Middle East. The selected films will be screened in the non-competitive section. The approach of the event in the international section focuses on “an emphasis on citizens’ interaction with their city in the context of human and sublime living”, “displaying and paying attention to high quality works in order to clean up urban life,” and “respecting resistance to survive in the cities during the time of crisis.” The Art and Cultural Department of Tehran Municipality is holding the 5th International Urban Film Festival on May 24 to June 2, 2015. The event intends to promote Iranian and Islamic lifestyle and draw attention to indivudials' religious identity.

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