The Iran Cultural Center will host a special screening of the Iranian film Sniper, based on the life of renowned wartime sniper Abdolrasoul Zarrin. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at its Colombo premises, with free admission for the public.Directed by Ali Ghaffari, the film depicts Zarrin’s significant role during the Iran–Iraq War, where he gained a reputation for exceptional precision, stealth, and battlefield effectiveness.
Widely regarded as one of the most formidable snipers in modern warfare, Zarrin served in Iran’s special military units and later collaborated closely with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Born in 1941 in a village near Qalegol in Kohkiluyeh-Boyerahmad Province, Zarrin overcame a difficult childhood after losing his parents at a young age and being raised by his uncle.
His legacy as one of the most lethal snipers of the 1980–1988 war remains significant in Iranian military history.The film also features an international cast, including actors from Egypt, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, portraying Iraqi snipers.
Director Ghaffari previously gained recognition for his 2012 historical thriller Reclamation.The screening is open to all and aims to offer audiences a deeper insight into a remarkable wartime figure through cinema.
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