Addressing the gathering, Amini said that 24 films are competing in the official competition (Sodaye Simorgh) section from different regions in Iran.
“We should pave the way for breathing a new spirit into cinema and flourish the Iranian cinema industry in the upcoming year,” Amini said.
The festival is a major film event, which is organized every year to celebrate the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
The 41st Fajr International Film Festival will be held from February 1-11, 2023, in Tehran.