Babak Khajehpasha-directed Iranian submission to Oscar Awards, ‘In the Arms of the Tree,' will be the opening cinema of the 1st Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), scheduled in February next year, officials said on Tuesday. The much-talked-about GAFF 2025 will take place on February 7-9, bringing together a dazzling array of cinematic brilliance from across Asia. The festival organizers, in a statement said, 'In the Arms of the Tree', Iran's official submission for the 97th Academy Awards, is the opening film for GAFF 2025. "This heartfelt story of family turmoil and resilience crosses cultural boundaries, delivering an emotionally powerful experience that sets the stage for three days of exceptional cinema," it added. The first edition of the film festival promises to be a landmark event, featuring films from Turkey, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, China and other countries.