Aban and Khorshid

Aban and Khorshid (original title – Aban + Khorshid) is a 2014 American gay drama film written and directed by Darwin Serink.

The short film included in the DVD Boys On Film 14: Worlds Collide.

Synopsis
Several episodes of sexual life of two lovers, and the subsequent brutal ending... This film was based on real events.

Participation in international festivals and awards
2014: Casting Society of America (US)[4] Image Out, The Rochester LGBT Film & Video Festival (US) -- Jury Award Winners: Best Short Film[5] Iris Prize Festival – Cardiff (UK) – Highly Commended[6] Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (US) – Short Film Awards: Men's – Jury Award, Audience Award[7] Outfest (US) – Best of Fest[8] Palm Springs International Film Festival (US) – Best of Fest[9] SIFF, Seattle International Film Festival (US) – ShortsFest Award Winners: Live Action, Special Jury Mention,[10] and Golden Space Needle Award – Best Short Film, Fourth runner-up[11] 2015: Cannes Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, American Pavilion (France) – LGBTQ Showcase – winner[12] CIFF 39, Cleveland International Film Festival (US) – Best LGBT Short[13][14] GAZE International LGBT Film Festival – Dublin (Ireland) – Best International Short – Winner[15] Reviews "This is my first film at PSSF and it’s been great! I’ve been blown away by people’s responses to the film. I love watching it with an audience, hearing the heavy silences, hearing the focused attention, hearing the tears, hearing the hope..." (Tommee May, 2014-07-14).[16] "Two Lovers, Even in Death" (Amos Lassen, 2016-02-15).