‘Alone Together’ triumphs at Algerian festival
Iranian filmmaker Omid Mirzaei's short film ‘Alone Together’ clinched two major awards at the 5th Imedghassen International Film Festival in Batna, Algeria.
The festival, held from September 10 to 16 at the historic Imedghassen monument, showcased 53 films from 27 countries, Mehr News Agency reported.
Mirzaei's narrative earned the Best Director Award, while Iranian actor Alireza Sani Far received the Best Actor accolade for his compelling performance.
The film delves into the complexities of human connection, resonating deeply with audiences and jurors alike. Also, the festival honored child actor Parham Gholamloo with a special mention for his role in the film.
Previously, ‘Alone Together’ garnered an honorary award at the 47th Lucas Film Festival in Germany and a special jury prize at the Zoom Film Festival in Poland. It has also been featured in numerous domestic festivals, including the Tehran International Short Film Festival, and was a finalist at the Fajr Film Festival and the Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA) awards.
‘Alone Together’ is set to participate in the 20th Batumi Art Festival in Georgia and the 10th Dalmatia Film Festival, further cementing its status on the global film circuit.