TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) � �Sound and Fury� by Houman Seyedi is among the competing titles in the main competition section of the 19th edition of Shanghai International Film Festival, slated for 11-19 June, 2016.


�Sound and Fury� by Iranian filmmaker Houman Seyedi depicts the life of Khosro, a pop singer, who lives a hectic life with his wife Tina and his son. His life is further complicated when he becomes involved with a female fan. A terrible event then forces each to recount their side of the story in the pursuit of the truth.

The film won the Best Cinematography award in the 34th Fajr Film Festival. Hooman Seyedi also won the Juries� Special award for Best Director.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Chinese festival features retrospectives dedicated to the work of Woody Allen and Tarkovsky, as well as a special "surprise" promised involving the creator of Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling.

The 19th edition of Shanghai International Film Festival will be held on 11-19 June, 2016 in China.

By Mehr News Agency