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Iran’s ‘September 21’ wins Grand Prix in Japan
The festival was held from September 16 to 21 at the Human Trust Cinema in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Mehdi Mansour, a media consultant for the film, said in an interview with IRNA on Sunday that the film had been well-received by the festival’s audience and had stood out among the 200 films showcased at the event.
‘September 21’ explores the impact of war on the minds, bodies, and futures of children affected by conflict, and was praised by the festival’s judges for its deep and emotional portrayal of the lives of these children, according to Mansour. This year marked the 14th edition of the festival, which was organized in collaboration with NPO PEACE DAY as part of the “Peace Day Week” initiative.
The Japanese festival aims to promote peace and global solidarity by showcasing films from around the world, and awards its winners with prestigious prizes.