Entertaining Iranian Movies for Vietnamese Movie Lovers
The ‘Iran Film Week in Hanoi’ organized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam is a cultural event celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and Vietnam. The organizers believe that the film week will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about Iran and gain a better understanding of how values such as kindness, modesty, tolerance, and piety are passed down through generations in Iran. On January 10, the film event will kick off with “So Close, So Far,” a drama film directed by Reza Mirkarimi. This captivating film explores themes of life, death, and parental love. The story revolves around Dr. Alam, a renowned yet arrogant neurologist who discovers that his seven-year-old son is suffering from an inoperable condition. Driven by his love for his son, Dr. Alam embarks on a journey to reunite with him and find a way to save him. “So Close, So Far” was awarded Best Film at the 33rd Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran in 2015 a...