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Synopsis
A female dog escaped from her owner to save her puppies, but her owner decided to kill her puppies...
Director's Statement
With enthusiasm and pride, as an Iranian director passionate about animal rights, I have presented a portrayal of society's attitude in a short film. In this film, by depicting the friendship and affection between dogs and children, I aimed to convey a humane message about animal rights to the Iranian community. During the creation of this film, my hopes and aspirations for a change in society's perception of animals were clear. However, considering some negative actions by the government in this regard, I hope that this project plays a role in fostering respect for animals. My effort in this film focuses on showcasing the beauty and needs of animals, along with raising awareness about animal rights. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that there is still a journey ahead to improve animal rights in society. This film is not just a piece of art but also a human movement, and I hope it contributes to a thoughtful and respectful perspective towards animal rights in society. This is where we, as artists, with our modest endeavors, aim to move towards a
What makes this one special
- Australian PremiereThe filmmaker tells us this is where it happens
- Ayat Asadirahbar has been here beforeAlso in the 2022 programme
- A first-time filmmaker
- A student film
Also selected at
1 official selection across 1 other festival
- SelectionConcorddia
Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.
Director's Biography
Mohammad Reza Nazi Director
Mohammadreza Nazi is a film director and photographer born on 4/6/1998 in Tehran. He began his artistic journey by directing the film "The Voice of Dogs." He holds a degree in Film Directing from the School of Art and has been able to apply his knowledge and skills to his work, incorporating new achievements and techniques in the field of film directing.
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Recognised in this category at AFIN 2024, as announced that season.
- Best Student Film Finalist


