TEHRAN – Iranian director Mohsen Mehri’s short film “Sluggish Life” was selected as Best Narrative Short at Art Slope’s 19 - Shorts in the Slope Film Festival, the organizers announced on Monday.

The film is about the peculiar life of a sophisticated man.

“Philip Carlson - On Behalf of Talent” by Christopher Ming Ryan from the U.S. received best documentary award.

“Jesse Ray Scheps Sketch Comedy” by Jesse Ray Scheps and “Clark” by Steven Ruggiero both from the U.S. won two awards for best youth short films.

The festival was held in Brooklyn, New York on April 6 and 7.

Photo: A scene from “Sluggish Life” by Iranian director Mohsen Mehri

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