Hirban short film festival in Amara

AMARA / IraqiNews.com: The technical manager of al-Hirban short film festival on Monday said that wide range preparations are currently taking place in Amara city to organize the festival that will start on Wednesday (Jan. 21). “Sixteen countries will participate in the festival with 60 short films,” Khalid Alwan told IraqiNews.com news agency. “It is expected that premier Nouri al-Maliki will open the festival,” he added. Amara, the capital city of Missan province, lies 390 km south of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1