Publish Date: 18 December 2020 - 23:20

Iran'sMinister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi wished all the best forthe organizers of the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival knownas “Cinema Verite”

In a message to “Cinema Verite”, Iranian minister hailed the zealous efforts offestival organizers. Themessage of Iranian minister is as follows: TheDocumentary cinema is the clear language for portraying the unpretentious imageof the high-minded artists of Islamic Iran. Thecherished, concerned and searching look of the documentary filmmakers has foundits true place among the people of thought and wisdom in recent years, and nowit has more credibility and interest among the art-loving people of thisregion. The Cinema Verite is considered as the intersection of thetruth-seeking citizen's vision and the effort of the truth-seeking artists.Anincrease in the participation of documentarians in this edition of thefestival, especially the significant presence of women artists in theforthcoming period, indicates the consistency of this cultural event and itssignificance to cinematographers. It also indicates the provision of afavorable environment for the crystallization of creativity and abilities ofwomen artists in this land.Hopefully, despite we are experiencing worries andhardships due to the spread of Coronavirus, the successful holding of thisfestival will shine a light on our future and open a window to new horizons