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‘Black Scarf’ wins jury prize at Spanish festival
The decision was made by a jury of leading Spanish film figures, Kike Otero, Alberto Tome, and Álvaro Pita, after viewing the six finalists in the main fiction category, IRNA reported.
The jury praised ‘Black Scarf’ as “deeply moving” and “remarkably striking,” selecting it as the best short film of 2025.
The award places the film among the most talked-about independent works on the European circuit this year, highlighting the growing global footprint of Iranian cinema despite ongoing geopolitical friction.
Shahhosseini donated his €500 cash prize to the families of those killed or injured during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel earlier this year. The gesture was described as a tribute to “martyrs and war veterans,” aligning the film’s narrative themes with current political undertones.
Produced by Shahhosseini Film, an international production house, ‘Black Scarf’ weaves a haunting tale inspired by a chilling metaphor: “Do you know anything about spiders?... They eat their mates.” The line appears in the film’s official synopsis and mirrors its psychological tone.
The cast includes Pasha Rostami, Tara Majidzadeh, Lotfollah Seifi, Mahna Seyyedi, the late Hatem Mashmouli, Javad Falahatkar, Hasti Gharib, Iraj Abedi, Naser Marefat, Ebrahim Naji, and Arshia Cheraghi.
The festival has gained a reputation for spotlighting bold, socially reflective storytelling from across the globe. This year’s edition took place in Galicia, northwestern Spain.