TEHRAN – Iranian movies “A Minor Leap Down” and “Taxi” were honored by the jury of the Federation Internationale de la Presse Cinematographique (FIPRESCI) at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Saturday.
Directed by Hamed Rajabi, “A Minor Leap Down” won FIPRESCI’s prize in the Panorama section and “Taxi” received FIPRESCI’s prize in the Completion section.
“Taxi”, starring and directed by Jafar Panahi, is a documentary-like drama set entirely in a taxi where Panahi as the cabdriver talks to some of his passengers.
“A Minor Leap Down” is an Iranian-French production, which tells the story of a pregnant woman who finds out her fetus has died. She decides not to tell anyone. Negar Javaherian and Rambod Javan star in the film, which is produced by Majid Barzegar.
The FIPRESCI, also known as the International Film Critics Association, honors films competing in various sections of the festival.
Founded in 1951, the Berlin International Film Festival is one of world’s most prestigious events in the motion picture industry.
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