TEHRAN -- Iranian documentary The Last of the Whale Shark has entered Italy’s Asolo Art Film Festival.
According to iFilm, the documentary, made by Iranian filmmaker Ramtin Balef, was selected for the 41st Asolo Art Film Festival, scheduled to take place in June 2025.
The documentary tells the emotional story of the last known whale shark in the Persian Gulf, as it searches for its lost mate. The film highlights how human activities, such as pollution and overfishing, have damaged marine life, making the whale shark’s search for love even more challenging.
The film has already won multiple awards, including Best Music & Best Cinematography at the Iran International Documentary Film Festival, Cinema Verite, and an Honorary Diploma at the Fajr Film Festival in Iran. 
The Asolo Art Film Festival is one of Italy’s oldest art-focused film events. It showcases creative and artistic films from around the world.