A Part of the Land Captivates Viewers in Shanghai

According to the Public Relations department of the Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Film Center (DEFC), the message sent by Shanghai International Film Festival reads as follow: "The documentary "A Part of the Land" had a very successful screening in the festival, and our audience liked the film very much. The audience thought the film was very shocking, letting them understand the real situation of some women in your land, and deeply touched by Zahra's experience. The final subtitle of the film was shared on social media by many Chinese citizens.
In addition, some viewers have also paid attention to the suffering you are experiencing in your land. They hope you can get through this difficulty safely, and also hope that peace and happiness will come as soon as possible."

The closing ceremony of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival will be held today. A Part of the Land, directed by Nima Mahdian, and produced by DEFC was screened in the documentary competition category of the Festival. 

A Part of the Land narrates the life story of a woman. The film was screened at the 18th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, Cinema Verite 2024, where it received a special award from the festival’s head for its main character. Additionally, Nima Mahdian won h the Crystal Simorgh Award for Best Documentary Directing at the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival in 2025. This documentary was distributed internationally by Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Film Center (DEFC).