Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ wins top award at Busan International film festival

Summary

•   Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s film Midday Meal has won the highest award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), held in South Korea, marking a major achievement for Iranian cinema on the international stage.
• The Busan International Film Festival, regarded as one of Asia’s leading film festivals, introduced its official competition section for the first time last year.
• Majidi’s latest achievement at the Busan International Film Festival further draws attention to Iranian cinema and its ability to engage international audiences through stories rooted in local experiences but connected to universal human concerns.

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Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s film Midday Meal has won the highest award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), held in South Korea, marking a major achievement for Iranian cinema on the international stage.

According to foreign media reports, the film secured the top honour at the awards ceremony held on Thursday. Following its victory, the film also became eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, offering it an opportunity to gain further international recognition.

The Busan International Film Festival, regarded as one of Asia’s leading film festivals, introduced its official competition section for the first time last year. The initiative was launched to strengthen the festival’s international standing and provide filmmakers from different countries with a platform to showcase their work and compete for prestigious awards.