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Melbourne, Australia — The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) concluded its annual celebration of film and filmmakers with the announcement of this year’s award winners on Saturday. The festival, known for its diverse and robust lineup, distributed over $250,000 across various categories, highlighting both local and international cinematic talents. Among the top honorees was “Universal Language,” directed by Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin, which clinched the festival’s grand prize, the Bright Horizons Award, accompanied by $140,000. Shot entirely in Farsi and inspired by Iranian cinema, “Universal Language” was lauded for its unique ability to transcend cultural … Read more