TEHRAN (IFILM) -- The 38th edition of the Autrans International Mountain Film Festival (AIMFF) in France has selected the Iranian documentary ‘Holy Bread’ to go on screen.
Made by the late documentarian Rahim Zabihi and produced by Touraj Aslani, the Iranian documentary is about some cross-border couriers who try to make ends meet by smuggling goods into Iran.
On foot, they carry their loads along mountain paths that are rocky, steep, and either slippery due to snow or blisteringly hot. Along the way, many of them suffer injuries, die in blizzards, or are shot by border police.
The documentary has participated in several international festivals, including the Ulju Mountain Film Festival in South Korea, the Trento Film Festival in Italy, and the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Canada.
According to the AIMFF website, it focuses on mountain cinematography and culture.
The festival also includes professional meetings and exhibitions.
AIMFF is scheduled for December 1-5, 2021.