“Jiroft” Screening in Italy
The short animation "Jiroft," directed by Marjan Keshani and produced by the Documentary, Experimental and Animation Film Center (DEFC) found its way to the Audience Award Competition of the 35th RAM Film Festival in Italy.
As reported by the Public Relations department of the Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Film Center, “Jiroft” stems from Jiroft culture and Iranian civilization. It depicts a battle between an eagle and a snake painted on an earthenware jar. The eagle is a symbol of sky waters, blessing and growth, while the snake symbolizes the ground waters. Additionally, they both illustrate the flow of life. This short animation has also been selected for the Animated Culture Award section.
The Rovereto Civic Museum Foundation, as part of its many cultural activities, has organized an International Film Festival annually since 1990, from 2021 on called RAM film festival (once International Festival of Archaeological Film). The Festival aims at reaching and informing the general public about the preservation and enhancement of the world heritage and the archaeological research.
RAM Film Festival takes place from October 2nd to 6th, 2024 in Italy. “Jiroft” is a production of the Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Film Center.