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The 26th Fajr International Film Festival
Date: 2008-09-16
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On the Anniversary of the Triumph of the Islamic Revolution
The 26th Fajr International Film Festival will be held from February 1-11, 2008. According to an announcement issued by the public relations department of Farabi Cinema Foundation, Fajr Festival which is considered the most important film event in the country will be organized in two main sections devoted to the Iranian Cinema and the international film scene.
The Festival's top prizes include the trophy called Simorgh (legendary bird). However, since the 25th edition the statuette of the National Cinema has also been added to the festival prizes. The international section of the festival includes: World Panorama-International Competition, Seeking the Truth - Competition of Spiritual Cinema and Eastern Vista - Competition of Asian Cinema As the principal showcase for the Iranian cinema, Fajr Festival presents the top Iranian films produced during the preceding year in two programs: Contending for Simorgh - Competition of the Iranian Cinema, and Competition of First Films.
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