Micro Short

The Cage

Directed by Hamideh Motavali Zadeh

AFIN 2024 Finalist

  • 2024
  • 4m
  • Iran
  • G
Student Film First-time filmmaker

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Synopsis

In a city, everyone has a cage on their head, until one person realizes this by accident and wants to make others aware.

What makes this one special

  • World PremiereThe filmmaker tells us this is where it happens
  • A first-time filmmaker
  • A student film

Director's Biography

Hamideh Motavali Zadeh, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Hamideh Motavali Zadeh Director

Hamidah Motolizadeh from Iran. 26 years old. Master's student in cinema, writing and directing The cage animation and acting in short films.

Placings

Recognised in this category at AFIN 2024, as announced that season.

  • Best Animated Film Finalist

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AFIN 2027

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