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Navid Nikkhah-Azad

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Navid Nikkhah-Azad is an Iranian film director and cinema journalist. He is a member of the Association of Dutch Film Journalists (KNF), the Dutch branch of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). He is the founder of 1TAKE NEWS and covers news about films and film festivals.
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Film Festivals

Mike van Diem’s ‘Voor de Meisjes,’ Morgan Knibbe’s ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ Dominate Netherlands Film Festival Awards (Full Winners List)

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The 45th edition of the Netherlands Film Festival closed with ‘Voor de Meisjes’ taking four Golden Calves including best film and screenplay, while Knibbe’s ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ matched the tally with best director and craft prizes.
Film Festivals

Gus Van Sant Tribute, Mona Fastvold’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ Italian Drama ‘Primavera’ by Damiano Michieletto Join Chicago International Film Festival Lineup

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The 61st Chicago International Film Festival has added three high-profile titles and a major guest to its October program, including a tribute to Gus Van Sant, the U.S. premiere of Mona Fastvold’s “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Damiano Michieletto’s Italian feature “Primavera.”
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Netherlands Film Festival Awards 2025 Debut, Student Competition Prizes

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The Netherlands Film Festival handed out its Debut Competition and Student Competition prizes Monday night during the Talent Awards Ceremony at Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. Muriel d’Ansembourg’s...
Film Festivals

2025 San Sebastian Film Festival: ‘Los domingos’ Wins Golden Shell as Full Winners Unveiled (73rd Edition)

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Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s “Los domingos” (“Sundays”),  a Spain–France co-production, took home the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival, which wrapped...
Film Festivals

‘Hatsa’ and ‘Gatz Harana’ Take Top Honors at San Sebastian’s Eusko Label Micro Short Film Competition

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The San Sebastian Festival handed out prizes this week for the third edition of the Eusko Label micro short film competition, with “Hatsa” by Josu Ozaita Azpiroz winning the top award and “Gatz Harana” by Saioa Miguel taking second place.
Review

‘Writing Hawa’ Review: A Portrait of Afghan Female Resilience That’s Stirring, Symbolic, and Carefully Curated

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‘Writing Hawa’ Review: Najiba Noori presents a handwoven portrait of Afghan women that is both poignant and carefully curated.
Film Festivals

IDFA 2025 Competition for Short Documentary Lineup Revealed

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The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has rolled out the first wave of competition titles for its 38th edition, running Nov. 13–23 in...
Film Festivals

San Sebastian Festival Names Winners of Second Loterías Award

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The 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival has named the winners of its second annual Loterías Award.
News

Chicago International Film Festival Sets 61st Edition Lineup

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The Chicago International Film Festival announces its 61st edition lineup, featuring premieres and screenings across city venues Oct. 15–26.
News

2025 San Sebastian Festival Names Eight Contenders for Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda Award

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Eight films screening across the official sections of the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival will compete for the Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda Award.
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