Victim Joins Official Selection of the Frome International Climate Film Festival, UK
Victim , the acclaimed short film directed by Bahman Radan and written by Sara Moradi, continues its festival journey with its 13th international selection — this time heading to the UK to join the official lineup of the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025.
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s pioneering climate-focused film festivals, Victim finds new relevance within a global platform dedicated to environmental storytelling and urgent narratives of change. Known for spotlighting films that inspire action toward a greener, more sustainable future, the festival offers an influential stage for voices that challenge, provoke, and unite audiences around environmental responsibility.
Since its debut, Victim has steadily built momentum across the international festival circuit, drawing acclaim for its powerful storytelling and poignant reflection on compassion and conscience. The film was most recently an official selection at Spain’s prestigious Oscar®-qualifying Alicante Film Festival, recognized by the esteemed GOYA Awards. (Read the full announcement here.)
Victim’s festival journey also includes official selections at:
- The 13th Riurau Film Festival, Spain (Official announcement))
- The Vegan Çiftlik Film Festival 2024, Turkey (News link)
- The Madeira Curtas Film Festival 2024, Portugal (News link)
- FilmOneFest 2024, New Jersey, USA (Read more)
- The 14th Animal Festival 2024, Brazil (News link)
- As a Top 100 Winner at the Three Acts of Goodness Film Festival 2024, California (News link)
- The Pino Scicolone Film Festival, Italy (News link)
- The 5th Diogenes Film Festival, Georgia (News link)
- The Diogenes Film Festival, Odesa, Ukraine (News link)
- Semifinalist at the Human-Environment Care Film Festival (HECFF), Canada (News link)
- And the Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards (KLIFA) 2025 (News link)
Set for May 18, 2025, Victim will join a curated selection of global films at Frome, each contributing to the festival’s mission of promoting environmental awareness through the power of storytelling. Selected films compete for the festival’s signature Climate Award, a handcrafted symbol of eco-conscious artistry.
The Frome International Climate Film Festival, held annually in the historic town of Frome, Somerset, is the world’s first fully dedicated free film festival focusing on climate and environmental issues. With its inspiring motto, “Change starts with us”, the festival brings together filmmakers and activists from around the globe to spotlight stories that ignite awareness and action for a sustainable future. Recognized for its community-driven spirit and global film family, this festival honors works that contribute meaningfully to conversations about our planet.
About Victim
Set against a rural landscape, Victim follows a young boy’s quiet rebellion as he attempts to save a goat marked for sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. Through its intimate narrative and powerful performances by lead actors Ramazan Uzun and Ramazan Öğüt, the film poses universal questions about innocence, empathy, and the courage to challenge ingrained traditions.
Victim’s journey is far from over — stay tuned as it continues to reach new audiences worldwide.
