Palestine 36 Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film Festival
The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival concluded with the film Palestine 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir, receiving the Tokyo Grand Prix, the festival's highest honor in the competition section.
The film examines Palestine during the British Mandate era, offering a profound look into the historical Palestinian issue. Carlo Chatrian, chairman of the competition jury, commended the film for its deep exploration of the past and its artistic merit.
Awards and Recipients
- Best Actress: Momoko Fukuchi for her lead role in Echoes of Motherhood, directed by Ryutaro Nakagawa, and Naomi Kawase, who portrayed the main character's mother.
- Special Jury Prize: We Are the Fruits of the Forest, directed by Rithy Panh.
- Best Director: Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis for Heads or Tails? and Zhang Lu for Mothertongue.
- Best Actor: Wang Chuanjun for his role in Mothertongue.
"The film delves into the past of the Palestinian issue and possesses significant artistic value." – Carlo Chatrian, chairman of the competition jury
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Summary: Palestine 36 won the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival, recognized for its meaningful exploration of Palestinian history and strong artistic expression.
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