Tokyo International Film Festival Reveals Diverse Lineup of Award Winners1 min read

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During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film Old Men Never Die. The award is bestowed on a promising director in the TIFF Asian Future section, chosen for its chances at international success beyond cultural and national borders.

The Best Asian Future Film Award went to Summer Knight, directed by You Xing, the Best Screenplay Award to Shin Adachi for his film A Beloved Wife and the Best Artistic Contribution to Wang Rui’s Chinese feature, Chaogtu with Sarula.

The Best Actor Award went to Navid Mohammadzadeh from Just 6.5 and the Best Actress Award to Nadia Tereszkiewicz, from Only the Animals. The Best Director Award went to Saeed Roustaee for Just 6.5, the Special Jury Prize to Atlantis and the festival’s most prestigious award, the Tokyo Grand Prix, was given to Director Frelle Petersen for Danish film Uncle.

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