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TEHRAN -- Iranian films “Last Winter” and “Parviz” have been honored with prizes at the 10th Golden Apricot International Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia.
The winners were announced during a closing ceremony at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet on Saturday.
“Parviz” directed by Majid Barzegar won the Silver Apricot, the runner-up award.
“Parviz” is about a man in his fifties who has lived his entire life in his father’s home and has never held a job. His quiet routine suddenly comes apart when his father decides to remarry and tells him to move out.
“Last Winter” directed by Salem Salavati won the FIPRESCI Award at the festival.
The award is presented by the International Federation of Film Critics (Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique).
“Last Winter” is about a former mayor who still feels responsible for the depopulated village he once served. Many of his neighbors have left since they dammed the valley, and he takes care of their property.
His cheerful wife Baji, on the other hand, spends her time embroidering, although her eyes aren’t so good, and sometimes she reads a letter from their son Barzan, sent while he was serving in the military years before.
“Circles” by Serbian filmmaker Srdan Golubovic won the Golden Apricot Award of the festival.
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