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The International Film Festival for Children and Youth [1] is an annual Iranian film festival targeting children and youth.
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The International Film Festival for Children and Youth [1] is an annual Iranian film festival targeting children and youth.
The highest award bestowed at the festival is called the Golden Butterfly. [2]
Different cities have hosted the event, including Tehran, Hamedan, Kerman, and most recently, Isfahan. [3]
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