TEHRAN – A lineup of nine Iranian animations will go on screen during the 8th International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival -- VAFI in the Croatian city of Varazdin.

“The Switchman” by Mehdi Khorramian, “The Orangish Tree” by Amir-Hushang Moin, “The Empty Page” by Siavash Khodai, “Butterflyness” by Ali Azizi and “Rumor” by Leila Noruzi, all produced by the Documentary and Experimental Film Center, will compete in the festival, which will be held from May 30 to June 4.

The lineup also includes “The Belief” by Amir Vahedi, “Children of Oak” by Sa’adat Rahimzadeh, “Zoom In” by Hamid Khalvati and “Stripy” by Babak and Behnud Nekui.

The festival is dedicated to animated films made by children or youths under 18 years. However, animated films made for children and youth are also screened.

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