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Majidi's Midday Meal Wins Top Busan Award
15 Oct
Summary
- Midday Meal automatically qualifies for Oscars Best International Feature.
- The film is set in a rural village about a teacher saving his school.
- Busan festival audience grew to over 200,000 this year.
Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's 'Midday Meal' triumphed at the Busan International Film Festival, earning the Best Film Award. This victory automatically qualifies the film for consideration in the Best International Feature category at the Oscars.
The narrative unfolds in a dry rural village, centering on a dedicated school teacher portrayed by Mohammad Rahimi. His efforts are focused on preventing the closure of his school following the passing of its benefactor.
Majidi, renowned for 'Children Of Heaven', made his inaugural visit to the Busan festival this year to present 'Midday Meal'. The festival itself experienced significant growth, attracting over 200,000 attendees across its various programs, marking its highest attendance since 2015.
Other notable awards included the Busan Award for Best Director to Taiwan's Lee Yun Chan and Best Actor accolades for China's Zhou Xun and Japan's Kashun Himeno. The festival also hosted prominent filmmakers and industry figures, fostering interactions through master classes and special talks.
