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“Homa” Premieres at Melbourne Film Festival

A look into the motivational life of Homa Homavandi at a rehab facility.

June 23, 2023

Gelareh Abbasi's documentary "Homa" entered the 8th Melborne Film Festival's international section, showcasing Homa Homavandi's life story in a de-addiction camp, overcoming restrictions and obstacles.

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Homa by Gelareh Abbasi succeeded in entering the international section of the 8th Melborne Film Festival.
“Homa” is the title of the documentary directed by Gelareh Abbasi produced by Dorsay Shafie, and released by Raft Films Company which entered Melborne Documentary Film Festival in its first international attendance.
Melborne Documentary Film Festival is a leading event occuring in July just before Melborne International Film Festival. Melborne Documentary Film Festival is the most tremendous independant Documentary Festival in Australia.
Supported by film-producers, this festival makes a contribution to Australian and international documentary performances.
“Homa” documentary is about Homa Homavandi’s life story; she is a confident woman working in de-addiction camp tackling numerous restrictions and problems in her life; however, this doesn’t become an obstacle preventing her from social activities and presence.

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