Tehran, IRNA - The international section of the 41st Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) will include three categories, namely the International Competition Section (Cinema Salvation), Eastern Vista (Films from Asian-Islamic Countries) and Festival of Festivals, according to a report by the FIFF’s public relations office published on Tuesday.

In the Cinema Salvation, the priority will be given to films focused with issues like justice, the fight against oppression, global terrorism, violence and extremism as well as films promoting Islamic awakening, transcendent lifestyle, family, human rights, and other moral, spiritual and religious issues.

Films from Asian-Islamic countries that can help elevate cinema with a transcendental approach in the world will be screened in the Eastern Vista section of the FIFF.

The Festival of Festivals section will focus on selected Iranian and foreign films that have already been screened in international festivals.

The 41st edition of the FIFF is being held from February 1 to 11, 2023 in Tehran.

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