esemblance
A father grows suspicious of his wife when he notices that their youngest son has blond hair and bright eyes, starkly different from his own features. To restore harmony and alleviate the father’s concerns, the older brother takes it upon himself to alter the younger brother’s appearance to resemble his own. His aim is to reunite the family and ease the father’s anxieties.
Iran
Persian dialogue, with Arabic & English subtitle
14 minutes
2024 (Middle East Premiere)
Mahdi Marvdashti is an accomplished filmmaker who began his career in music videos at the age of 18, creating over 400 clips and collaborating with numerous celebrities. At 26, he studied film direction under Masoud Kimiai and made his directorial debut at 29. In addition to directing, Mahdi is skilled in editing, filming, and lighting, reflecting his extensive expertise in the filmmaking process.