PAIKAR wins three awards at IDFA

Paikar, the debut of artist and filmmaker Dawood Hilmandi, received no less than three awards; the IDFA Award for Best First Feature, the Special Mention IDFA Award for Best Dutch Film and the FIPRESCI Award.

Some words from the jury:

• “[A] profoundly sensitive portrait of his own family, rendered with honesty, nuance, and emotional depth.” – Jury for Best First Feature
• “With moments of brilliance and a lot of heart, this film is a roller coaster journey through emotions and countries” – Jury Special Mention for Best Dutch Film
• “For the quality of the cinematography, the sincere direction, and its realistic portrayal, the jury honors a film that poetically and almost universally explores the relationship between father and son, transcending borders and traditions.” – Jury of the IDFA FIPRESCI Award

Paikar received the most awards at this year’s IDFA award show. In the documentary, the filmmaker returns to Iran to reconnect with his father.

Read more on what the juries have to say through this link.

Photo by Coen Dijkstra