Short Film2025
Mardazma
Short docufiction. Written, directed and produced by Amir Masoud Soheili.
- Short Docufiction
Synopsis
On the day of Afghanistan’s presidential election, two Taliban soldiers mutilate voters and flee the army down a cursed road — where something far more terrifying than justice awaits them.
Trailer
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Premiered at "Leeds Film Festival" and 7 international awards for "MARDAZMA"
- Best Director at Wallachia International Film Festival in Romania, 2025
- Best Short Film at San Lorenzo Film Festival in Paraguay, 2025
- Special Mention at Panama Horror film festival in Panama, 2026
- Best Short Film at IRI Short Film Festival in Italy, 2026
- Special Mention at Sofia Short Fest in Bulgaria, 2026
- Best International Short Film at The Piney Woods Film Festival in USA, 2026
- Best international short film at NSBM International Film Festival in Sri Lanka, 2026
Specifications
- Year
- 2025
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Country
- Afghanistan
Credits
- Director
- Amir Masoud Soheili
- Writers
- Sayed Jalal Rohani, Amir Masoud Soheili
- Stars
- Omid Ahmad Adrak, Mostafa Etemadi, Firooz Malaekeh
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, War, Short