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News ID: 68340
Publish Date : 20 July 2019 - 21:59

Spain Hosts Line-Up of Iranian Animations

TEHRAN (MNA) – Three Iranian animated pieces, including ‘Son of the Sea' by Abbas Jalali Yekta, are taking part at the 42nd edition of Elche International Independent Film Festival in Spain.
The 42nd edition of Elche International Independent Film Festival kicked off in Spain on Friday, with three short animated pieces from Iran participating at the event’s competition section.
The titles include ‘Son of the Sea' by Abbas Jalali Yekta, ‘Eaten’ by Mohsen Rezapour, and ‘Sink’ by Mahboobeh Kalaee.
Elche is Spain’s 12th oldest film festival, and a contributor to Goya Awards - Spain's main national annual film awards.
In 2017, Iranian short animated piece ‘The Servant’ scooped the Best Animation Award at 40th Elche International Independent Film Festival.
The festival will run until 26 July 2019.