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Asghar Farhadi repeats success at Berlinale

Society Materials 22 February 2011 11:22 (UTC +04:00)
The Iranian family drama “Nader and Simin: A Separation” won the Golden Bear for the best film at the Berlin film festival as its cast ensemble received the best actor and actress Silver Bears at the event.
Asghar Farhadi repeats success at Berlinale

The Iranian family drama "Nader and Simin: A Separation" won the Golden Bear for the best film at the Berlin film festival as its cast ensemble received the best actor and actress Silver Bears at the event, Tehran Times reported.

"It is a excellent opportunity to remember the people of my country, from whom I have learned much, and I have written their stories; the dear, great and patient people," director Asghar Farhadi said during the award presentation ceremony of the movie gala.

Farhadi also commemorated fellow Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who was unable to accept Berlin's invitation and sit on the main jury after being sentenced to six years in jail. He is banned from making movies or traveling abroad for 20 years.

He has been accused of inciting opposition protests in 2009 and making a film on events occurred after the Iranian presidential election in June 2009.

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