Iranian actress Fatemeh Mokhtari awarded at US festival
Iranian actress Fatemeh Mokhtari won the Best Actress Award at the IndieFEST Film Festival in the United States for her role in the short film ‘Stupid’, directed by Meysam Mohammadkhani.
According to IRNA, ‘Stupid’ made its international debut at the festival and managed to scoop up the award for Best Actress, marking Mokhtari’s first international award for her performance in the film. Mokhtari has previously won numerous awards at global film festivals and is no stranger to recognition for her talent.
The IndieFEST Film Festival, which was launched in 2008, aims to introduce independent filmmakers and unique voices from around the world to serious film enthusiasts.
The film’s plot revolves around Marzieh, a short-statured university student who lives in a dormitory and discovers that she is being mocked by her roommates. However, as the story unfolds, Marzieh’s patience wears thin, and she reaches her breaking point. Mokhtari, who has previously spoken about her role in the film, said: “Marzieh is a character who lives a normal life with utmost honesty and innocence until she receives a shock from her roommates that pushes her to her limits. I was able to showcase a range of emotions and performances in this role, and I’m thrilled about it.”
‘Stupid’ boasts an ensemble cast, including Saeedeh Roodbaraki, Kimia Khalaj, Mahna Meraji, Mohaddeseh Mohammadzadeh, and Behnaz Heydari, among others.