The 16th edition of the International Youth Film Festival, titled 'Light of the World,' is set to host five entries from Iran. The festival is scheduled to run from September 11 through September 16 in the Russian city of Yaroslavl.

While the announcement confirms the participation of these Iranian productions, specific details regarding the titles of the films, the names of the directors, or the nature of the competition categories remain undisclosed in the initial reports. The festival, which focuses on youth-oriented cinema, serves as a platform for international cultural exchange. The event's location in Russia highlights ongoing cultural cooperation between the two nations in the arts sector. As of now, no further information regarding the selection process or the specific themes of the Iranian entries has been provided by the festival organizers or the reporting outlet.