This collection of films explores stories of immigration, migration, and separation. These kids show us the resilience it takes to grow up in an uncertain world.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
A documentary about two pre-teen children who struggle to live in a palm orchard near the Afghan-Iranian border, where foreign visitors often head for eco-tourism. Eleven-year-old Abolfazl and his eight-year-old friend Setayesh belong to a group of stateless children in their remote border community.
- Year2021
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguagePersian
- CountryIran
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorMahdi Zamanpour Kiasari
This collection of films explores stories of immigration, migration, and separation. These kids show us the resilience it takes to grow up in an uncertain world.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
A documentary about two pre-teen children who struggle to live in a palm orchard near the Afghan-Iranian border, where foreign visitors often head for eco-tourism. Eleven-year-old Abolfazl and his eight-year-old friend Setayesh belong to a group of stateless children in their remote border community.
- Year2021
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguagePersian
- CountryIran
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorMahdi Zamanpour Kiasari