TEHRAN -- The Iranian family drama “The Private Life of Mr. & Mrs. M.” directed by Ruhollah Hejazi won two top awards at Canada’s 4th Iranian Film Festival, which was held in Toronto from April 26 to 28.
The film was selected as the best film of the festival and Hejazi received the best director award at the event, Persian media outlets announced on Thursday.
“The Private Life of Mr. & Mrs. M.” is about Mohsen, who is trying to move his business up to a higher level, but when his wife gets involved in the business, he finds it difficult to tolerate the underlying conflicts.
The best short film award went to “This Was My City” directed by Tina Pakravan.
Parviz Parastuii won the best actor award for his role in “I and Ziba”.
The best actress award went to Parivash Nazarieh for her role in “Waiting for Miracle”.
Fereidun Hassanpur won the best scriptwriter award for “I and Ziba”.
The best animation award went to “Fishers” directed by Nima Ghazanfari.
The festival also presented a lifetime achievement award to actress Gohar Kheirandish, who was also the head of the jury at this edition of festival.
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