Iran's 'Midday Meal' wins top prize at Busan International Film Festival
Iranian director Majid Majidi's film 'Midday Meal' won the top award at the Busan International Film Festival, which outlets describe as Asia's largest.
What happened
Majid Majidi's Iranian film 'Midday Meal' won the top award at the Busan International Film Festival.23
The festival, described as Asia's largest, featured 13 contenders this year.23
Majidi and Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh were among the honorees at the festival, which The Japan Times described as building momentum as an 'A-list' event.1
The award win secures the film a spot in the Oscars' international feature category, according to Arab News.2
Key points
- Majid Majidi's Iranian film 'Midday Meal' won the top prize at the Busan International Film Festival.23
- The Busan International Film Festival is described as the largest or top film festival in Asia.23
- This year's festival lineup featured 13 contenders.23
- Majid Majidi was among the honorees at the festival.12
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details about the plot or production of 'Midday Meal'.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave the full list of award categories or other winners besides Majidi's film.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reaction from Majid Majidi or festival organizers.
Why it matters
Winning the top award at Busan secures 'Midday Meal' a spot in the Oscars' international feature category, according to Arab News.2
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Middle East & Turkey
- 2Arab NewsSAPrivate
South Asia
- 3The Express TribunePKPrivate
Iran's 'Midday Meal' takes top prize at Asia's biggest film festival
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
Busan International Film Festival builds momentum as an ‘A-list’ festival