.jpg "Iranian director Amir-Hossein Asgari reacts after receiving the Best Asian Future Film Award for his film “Borderless” during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in October 31, 2014. (Reuters/Yuya Shino)")
TEHRAN – The Iranian movie “Borderless” has won the Best Asian Future Film Award at the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Directed by Amir-Hossein Asgari, “Borderless” is the story of a boy who has been fishing for some time in a grounded ship at the zero point border.
He has chosen the place for his seclusion and serenity when the appearance a stranger takes away his peace and his work.
Joshua and Benny Safdie’s “Heaven Knows What”, a U.S.-French production, won the top prize of the festival, which was held from October 23 to 31.
Iranian director Nima Javidi’s “Melbourne” was also screened in the international competition section of the festival.
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