According to Kanoon General Directorate for Public Relations and International Affairs, four restored films: “Bashu, the Little Stranger” and “The Journey” both directed by Bahram Beyzai; “The Runner” and “Harmonica” directed by Amir Naderi, both well-known Iranian film directors, are going to shine in 37th International Film Festival for Children and Youth after years of silence with new face and new life.
These four precious works are restored at Roshana Studio with Kamran Saharkhiz as the manager and Kanoon’s support. Each film is a live document of resistance, sufferings and dreams of Iranians children being screened proudly on the silver screens of movie halls after being restored.
These movies are dearly remembered by the seventies and eighties generations. Restoring and displaying them for the past generations is like being born again. It is for sure attractive to the newer generations who are interested in cinema.
Isfahan is supposed to witness an event which is not mere a movie display. It is reminiscent of the power of cinema in recreating our collective memory. This return is not only a review of the past, but a step into a future where the art and history will go hand in hand.
Previously, this restored copy of “Bashu, the Little Stranger” made by Bahram Beizai could win the Golden Lion of the best classic film restored in the 82nd round of Venice Film Festival, Italy. Bashu was screened in the 50th Toronto International Film Festival in Canada.
There is a chance of watching these movies on the platform of Filmnet for the interested.

The 37th round of International Film Festival for Children and Youth, Isfahan is going to be held in Isfahan 4 to 8 Oct 2025.

Translated by: Mitra Khatoonabadi