Iran’S ‘Cold Sigh’ sweeps top honors at Richmond film festival
The Iranian film ‘Cold Sigh’, helmed by director Nahid Sedigh, emerged as a triple winner at the 13th edition of the Richmond International Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia.
The festival, which ran from September 24 to 29, awarded ‘Cold Sigh’ the Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Cinematography awards, capping off a successful year for the film, Mehr News Agency reported.
‘Cold Sigh’ has been making waves on the international film circuit, having already screened at several festivals, including the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the United States, the 46th Moscow International Film Festival, and the Fajr International Film Festival in Iran. The film has picked up several awards along the way, including Best Director Award, the Audience Choice Award for the Best Film, and the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema) Special Mention at the Moscow festival.
The drama, which tells the story of a young man seeking revenge against his father for a decades-old tragedy, has resonated with audiences and critics alike. The film’s cast, including Iman Sedigh, Ali Bagheri, Mohammad Ashkanfar, Salar Derakhshandeh, Kourosh Eshraghi, Hossein Rezaian, Ahura Bahrami, and Borhan Bahrami, deliver powerful performances that have been widely praised.
The Richmond International Film Festival, which showcases films from around the world, featured 175 official selections from over 25 countries this year, as well as 30 live music performances throughout the week.
The festival’s organizers said they were thrilled to have ‘Cold Sigh’ as part of their lineup, and praised the film’s thought-provoking themes and stunning cinematography.