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Iranian filmmaker wins top cinematography award at Knoxville fest
The festival’s jury recognized Farhidnia for his outstanding work on the documentary ‘I Won’t Remain Alone,’ directed by Yaser Talebi from Sari. The film tells the poignant story of an elderly couple in Mazandaran who, after five years, hear the heartbeat of their child once again, IRNA reported.
The Knoxville International Christian Film Festival is a notable event in the realm of religious and international cinema, showcasing films from around the world that highlight spiritual and humanitarian values.
In addition to this recent accolade, Farhidnia was honored as the artist of the year in cinematography at the Mazandaran Cinema Celebration in 2023. His extensive portfolio includes contributions as a director, cinematographer, and editor across various cinematic works, documentaries, TV series, and programs, making him a prominent figure in the Mazandaran artistic community.
The documentary, produced by Chosen Image under the management of Fariba Arab, has garnered several awards at various international festivals, including Best Documentary at the Saratov Sufferings International Film Festival of Documentary Drama in Russia (2021) and Best Short Documentary at the Today’s Religion Film Festival in Italy (2021).