Tabar (تبر)

EN: Axe
PT: Machado
(Iran, 2023, 6 min)


Two axes who are in love with each other spend happy hours in the forest. Since they are axes, they are forced to cut trees by the hand that uses them. When their actions hurt their bird friend and it dies, the female axe is deeply affected, prompting unexpected events…

Cast & Crew:

Director: Esmaiel Jabbari
Writer: Mohamad Vahabi
Animator: Esmaiel Jabbari
Composer: Esmaiel Molapour
Producer: Mohamad Vahabi

Production company: The Youth Cinema Association of Iran, Lahijan Office

Screenings:

Igreja de São Sebastião, 15 December 2024, 14:30 (Animation à la carte session)
Cinema Charlot, 29 December 2024, 16:00 (Award ceremony)

Why was it selected:

This animation was selected because of its strong environmental message. It resonated with our audience so much that it won the “Glad I Came!” audience award for Best Short.