‘World War III’ is a 2022 Iranian thriller drama film co-written, directed, produced, and edited by Houman Seyyedi.

Mohsen Tanabandeh, Mahsa Hejazi, Neda Jebraeili and Navid Nosrati are the cast of Seyyedi’s film.

Iranian film “World War III” previously won two awards at the Orizzonti (Horizons) section of the 79th Venice International Film Festival in Italy.

The film is about Shakib, played by Mohsen Tanabandeh, a homeless day laborer who lost his wife and son in an earthquake and who now seeks comfort in the presence and service of Ladan (Mahsa Hejazi), a deaf girl. Shakib finds work as a builder on a construction site which is actually the set of a film about the atrocities committed by Hitler.

The Septimius Awards is an international award ceremony showcasing Feature Films, Documentaries, Shorts, Animations, Television Series, and Screenplays. Its goal is to showcase films and projects from around the world and grant awards to the best nominees at its yearly festival.

The Septimius Awards is a strong supporter of new talent and visionary ideas. What makes the Septimius Awards unique is its approach to three categories. Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Film. Unlike most conventional award ceremonies, it has decided to split these three categories by continent. This creates a greater global representation of talent. Furthermore, the event offers extensive network opportunities. 

The 2023 edition of the event was held on September 25 and 26 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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