29 Mar 2024
Saturday 7 September 2013 - 15:46
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BFI London Film Festival to present Farhadis The Past

Internationally renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has been invited to the 57th edition of BFI London Film Festival.
Farhadis immigrant dramaThe Past (Le Pass)is programmed to compete at the Love section of the festival.

According to the festivals film lineup, Tom Hanks new filmCaptain Phillipshas been selected to open this years edition of BFI London Film Festival.

Farhadis smash-hit dramaThe Pasthas recently scooped award at the 41st Norwegian International Film Festival (Niff).

Oscar-winning Iranian director Farhadis film received Andreas Award (World Church Award) at this years Norwegian competition.

Farhadi's Cannes competition entry,The Pastthat was screened at the International Competition section of the festival was recognized as the Best Spiritual Film of the event.

The film is also to take part in the Adelaide International Film Festival in Australia in October, 2013.

The celebrated filmmaker, Farhadi, has been invited to the 50th Golden Orange International Film Festival in Turkey as the honorable guest.

He is currently in the United States, attending the 40th edition of Telluride Film Festival kicked off on August 29; then, he will go to Toronto where his latest creationThe Pastis scheduled to be screened at the years film festival.

Established in 1933, the BFI London Film Festival is one of the most anticipated events in London's cultural galas.

The 57th London Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 9 to 20, 2013.

By Press TV

 

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