42nd Fajr Int’l Film Festival Ends with Gala Closing Ceremony

The 42nd Fajr International Film Festival concluded with a grand closing ceremony at Tehran’s Milad Tower. The festival, which ran from February 6th to 11th, featured 621 submissions from 87 countries. In the Sodaye-Simorgh section, “Majnoon” won Best Film, while “The Morning of the Execution” earned Behrouz Afkhami the Best Director title. International films competed in sections like Inter-Religion and Resistance, with standout winners including “The Summer of the Very Year” and “Heart of Raqqa.” Notable awards also went to individuals like Tastia Jamil for her performance in “Fatima.” Overall, the festival showcased diverse talent from around the world and celebrated outstanding contributions to cinema.