The film Mina of the Silent City is going to be screened in the city of Bam on December 26 of this year, which marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating earthquake of Bam. Director Amir-Shahab Razavian expressed hope that he would be able to screen the movie nationwide for the benefit of all the children of Bam as soon as possible.

Mina of the Silent City tells the story of Iranian doctor Bahman Parsa, who returns to his homeland from Germany after 35 years. He is accompanied to his birthplace, the quake-stricken city Bam, by one of his father's old friends, where he looks for his lost beloved. The film shared the Crystal Simorgh prize for best director at the 25th Fajr Film Festival in 2006 with Mohammad-Hossein Latifi, who directed the film The Third Day.

According to Razavian, "the movie was recently screened in Boston and was highly praised. It was even acclaimed by the media. I believe when a movie is warmly welcomed at Iranian and foreign festivals, it is better to screen it sooner (domestically), but, unfortunately, the screening facilities have serious problems."

Source: Tehran Times