Madani Short Film Competition 1

Son

Saman Hosseinpuor | 2024 | Iran | 17:45 min | Kurdish, Sub: English | 13+

In a village in Kurdistan, an old mother is waiting for her son to return from military service. After a long absence, the mother tries to find him, but she discovers a secret that pushes her into a dilemma about how to deal with her son's identity. Saman Hosseinpuor is an Iranian filmmaker and an alumnus of Berlinale Talents 2024 and the Asian Film Academy 2023. He has directed 11 short films and garnered over 70 awards from international film festivals. He is also a member of the Iranian Short Film Association.