Asghar Farhadi receives Belgrade Victor Award
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has been honored with the Belgrade Victor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film Art at the 52nd Belgrade International Film Festival.
The prestigious award ceremony, held annually to recognize influential contemporary artists worldwide, presented this year’s accolade upon Farhadi for his remarkable role in the field of cinema, ISNA wrote.
The festival, taking place from February 23 to March 3, attracts a diverse audience, including filmmakers, enthusiasts, and the general public.
The Belgrade Victor Award, previously granted to notable figures such as Costa Gavras, Alexander Sokurov, Carlos Saura, John Malkovich, Emir Kusturica, Richard Dreyfuss, and others, highlights Farhadi’s impact on the global cinematic landscape. The festival organizers praised Farhadi’s screenplay, noting its profound societal, psychological, and philosophical insights into universal challenges.
The celebration, attended by Farhadi, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of audiences, filmmakers, and cinema aficionados appreciative of Farhadi’s work. Currently, Farhadi is actively preparing for the production of his 10th film in the US, marking his ongoing commitment to the world of filmmaking.