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Iranian Film “The Old Bachelor” Wins Prestigious Award at 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, Netherlands – The winners of the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) were revealed on Friday during the IFFR Award Ceremony. Among the top honorees was the Iranian film “The Old Bachelor,” written and directed by Oktay Baraheni. The 192-minute drama, which had its world premiere at the festival, was presented with the VPRO Big Screen Award. The jury praised the film for its gripping narrative that delves into themes of patriarchy, misogyny, love, violence, and tragedy. They described it as a masterclass in storytelling, highlighted by its nuanced dialogue, attention to detail, and … Read more

Japanese and Iranian Films Shine at International Film Festival Rotterdam: ‘Rei’ and ‘The Old Bachelor’ Take Top Honors

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Rotterdam, Netherlands – Japanese actor and director Toshihiko Tanaka has been awarded the top prize at the International Film Festival Rotterdam for his human relationships drama, “Rei.” The film follows the story of a woman in her thirties working in Tokyo who discovers the value of her life after meeting a deaf landscape photographer in Hokkaido’s mountains. The Tiger Award, which comes with a prize of €40,000 ($43,000), was given to Tanaka’s debut film by a jury consisting of Marco Müller, Ena Sendijarević, Nadia Turincev, Billy Woodberry, and Herman Yau. In addition to “Rei,” two … Read more

Japanese Film ‘Rei’ Takes Top Prize at International Film Festival Rotterdam

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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – During the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Japanese director Tanaka Toshihiko’s debut film, “Rei,” was awarded the prestigious Tiger Award. The film tells the story of a young woman working in Tokyo who meets a deaf landscape photographer in the mountains of Hokkaido. Toshihiko not only directed the film but also produced, edited, and acted in it. The jury praised Toshihiko for his collaborative approach and the film’s loose and unbounded environment. In addition to the Tiger Award, the Special Jury Awards went to “Kiss Wagon” by Midhun Murali and “Flathead” by Jaydon … Read more