Mahdi Hashemi, Iranian actor and producer, has won the Best Drama Film award (Best Drama) at the 19th Universal Film Festival in the United States with his film 'The Quiet Man'. This festival, held on September 25 in Missouri, is recognized as one of the prestigious cinematic events in America.
International Success of 'The Quiet Man'
'The Quiet Man', directed by Behnoush Sadighi, was previously selected as a finalist in the Best Drama Film category and won the award in this section at the closing ceremony of the event. This film addresses social and human issues such as choice, human dignity, and the impact of social conditions on people's lives.
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The Universal Film Festival reviews numerous works from various countries each year, and in this edition, over 3,000 films from more than 130 countries were submitted for participation. 'The Quiet Man' has managed to attract the attention of judges and audiences with its impactful story and strong performances.
Awards and Achievements of 'The Quiet Man'
Before winning the award at the Universal Festival, this film also received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Foreign Actress at the Imago International Film Festival in Italy. Additionally, at the Fajr International Film Festival, in the East Showcase section, this film awarded the Crystal Simorgh for Best Artistic Achievement to its director, Behnoush Sadighi.
Mahdi Hashemi plays the lead role in this film alongside actors such as Shamila Shirzad, Pouya Norouzi, Beita Aziz, Vahid Montazeri, Mahnoush Sadighi, and Seyed Ali Mirfath. The international distribution of 'The Quiet Man' is managed by White Dreams Films, led by Mastaneh Mohajer. The poster design for this film was done by Parisa Anjafi.
Given the continuous successes of 'The Quiet Man' at international festivals, it seems that this film has not only been impactful in the cinema realm but also in the social sphere, conveying deeper human and social messages to its audience.
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