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Iranian Bolourchi adds another award to his collection
IRNA – Pejman Bolourchi, a world-famous composer and dulcimer player, won the first prize of the World’s Best Musicians Competition for his piece ‘Contemplation’.
Bolourchi’s musical piece, which was the only piece representing Iran at the American festival, was composed in 2021.
This is the second time in the current year that the composer was awarded at this festival. The first time he won a gold medal for his ‘Nature Dance’.
The recognition adds to his already impressive list of accolades, which includes winning the Akademia Music Awards in the United States.
‘Nature Dance’ has garnered widespread acclaim since its release, receiving recognition at the Global Music Awards in January 2022.
Also the esteemed director of the Nahaleh Rudaki Cultural and Art Institute, Bolourchi holds a high position in the realm of Iranian music. His extensive body of work includes captivating solos, ensembles, and compositions that have left an unforgettable mark on the Iranian music scene.
Mirkarimi’s ‘The Night Guardian’ to hit silver screen in Georgia
ISNA – ‘The Night Guardian’ by Reza Mirkarimi has been invited as Iran’s representative to the 24th Tbilisi International Film Festival in Georgia.
The festival began on November 26 and will run through December 3.
Mirkarimi’s film, which debuted at the Fajr Film Festival last year, received nine award nominations and ultimately won the best director category.
Co-written by Mirkarimi and Mohammad Davoud, ‘The Night Guardian’ follows the story of an innocent village boy whose carefree life is disrupted by his trust in a construction engineer.
After leaving his village due to drought, Rasoul is relieved to find employment as a night guardian at a construction site. However, he soon discovers that something sinister is happening at the seemingly deserted location. As he becomes ensnared in the peculiar circumstances surrounding him, Rasoul finds himself trapped and in danger.