‘Castle of Dreams’ scoops SIFF awards
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IRANIAN drama “Castle of Dreams” won the best feature film at the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival’s Golden Goblet awards ceremony yesterday.
The touching film about a father, who after long years of absence fulfills his children’s fantasy of building a dream castle, won over the jury.
The film’s director Reza Mirkarimi also won the best director award.
“It is a fantastic night for me,” said Mirkarimi. “We had a good time in this beautiful city of Shanghai. Thank you for your hospitality and attention to my film.”
Iranian actor Hamed Behdad, who plays the role of the father, shared the best actor award with 97-year-old Chinese actor Chang Feng.
Behdad, who didn’t make it to Shanghai, extended his gratitude to the jury panel in a recorded video message.
Chang, meanwhile, portrays an old soldier longing to be back home in “The Return.” He told the audience that it was not easy for him to receive the award at his age.
Georgian Salome Demuria was named the best actress for her portrayal of a doctor who returns home after serving a long prison term in “Inhale-Exhale,” a Georgian-Russian-Swedish coproduction. The film also earned the Jury Grand Prix.
“It is a special day for me,” said Demuria. “This award will change my life.”
Alexander and Pavel Lungin, who cooperated on the script of the Russian war film “Brotherhood” won the best screenplay award.
American cinematographer Jake Pollock received the best photography award for his efforts in the Chinese film “Spring Tide.”
Indian film “Trees Under the Sun” walked away with the outstanding artistic achievement award.
The best documentary film award went to “Bridges of Time,” a joint effort between Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Japanese production “Ride Your Wave” was named the best animation film.
A total of 25 films were nominated for this year’s Golden Goblet awards in the feature film, documentary and animation categories. The festival ends today with the public screenings of the award-winning movies.
This year, the international film market at the SIFF attracted 313 international exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors. Around 500 foreign and Chinese movies were screened at 47 cinemas with several films being premiered in the city.
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