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Shahram Mokri’s ‘Black Rabbit, White Rabbit’ Set to Dazzle at Saudi Arabia and Singapore Film Festivals!
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Experience the Magic of Middle-earth: IAF Presents Peter Jackson’s Epic ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’
The Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran screened “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” on Friday, featuring Persian subtitles. Directed by Peter Jackson, the 2013 film is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel and is the second installment in The Hobbit trilogy. It follows Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield’s quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, while facing threats from orcs. The film stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Benedict Cumberbatch, among others. This screening emphasizes Tolkien’s influential legacy and Jackson’s cinematic achievement in adapting this beloved fantasy saga.
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