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Two Iranian actors awarded at Valencia’s Cinema Jove Festival
Directed by Ida Panahandeh and produced by Mohammad Yamini, the series secured two special jury prizes in the acting category. The awards were announced at the festival’s closing ceremony, though the cast and crew were unable to attend due to ongoing regional tensions, ILNA reported.
Produced for the Iranian streaming platform Filmnet, the series tells the story of a working-class family in Tehran struggling to stay together amid mounting social and economic pressures. The show first aired in spring 2024 and was met with strong reviews and wide audience acclaim.
Cinema Jove, held annually in Valencia from June 19 to 28, focuses on innovative and socially-driven storytelling in cinema and television. It is considered one of southern Europe’s prominent festivals spotlighting emerging voices in film and TV.
The Iranian series had previously picked up the Best Director award earlier this year at France’s 2025 Series Mania Festival, further cementing its international success.
Festival officials praised the production for its “honest portrayal of resilience and human connection in the face of adversity.”
