TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) � Nima Javidi�s �Melbourne� will compete in the 19th edition of Zanzibar International Film Festival, Tanzania, as East Africa�s largest film, music and arts festival.


�Melbourne� directed by Iranian filmmaker Nima Javidi recounts the story of a young couple on their way to Melbourne to continue their studies. However, just a few hours before the departure of their flight, they are unintentionally involved in a tragic event.

This is the 47th screening of �Melbourne� in international film festivals which begun with its first international presence in Venice Film Festival two years ago. Javidi�s drama feature film�has so far managed to win 13 international awards for the Iranian cinema.

Founded in 1997 and considered as the largest cultural event in�East Africa, the�Zanzibar International Film Festival�(ZIFF), also known as�Festival of the Dhow Countries, is annually held in Zanzibar,�Tanzania.�The 19th edition of the festival will be held on 9-17 July, 2016.

By Mehr News Agency