42nd Fajr International Film Festival
(International Section)
This edition of the festival is scheduled to be held from February 1 to 11, 2024 in Tehran in two competitive sections and a non-competitive section.
- International Competition Section (Cinema Salvation):
In this section, priority will be given to films dealing with topics seeking justice, discouraging oppression, arrogance, global terrorism, violence and extremism, encouraging Islamic awakening, transcendent lifestyle, family-orientation, human rights, highlighting moral, spiritual and religious teachings, fighting against discrimination, highlighting culture and civilization through artistic expression and thus striving to guide contemporary man towards happiness.
Awards:
The jury will award the following prizes to the selected films:
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Film
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Director
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Script
- Special Jury Award
- Crystal Simorgh for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
- Eastern Vista (Films from Asian-Islamic Countries):
In this section, films from Asian-Islamic countries that can help elevate cinema with a transcendental approach in the world will be selected.
Awards:
The jury will award the following prizes:
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Film
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Director
- Crystal Simorgh for Best Script
- Special Jury Award
- Crystal Simorgh for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
- Festival of Festivals:
In this section, selected Iranian and foreign films presented in international festivals will be showcased non-competitively.
- Events:
- Inter-Faith Award:
- Trophy + Diploma of Honor awarded to the film director for the best work encouraging reconciliation and dialogue between religions.
- Resistance Award:
- Trophy + Diploma of Honor awarded to the film director for the best work in the axis of resistance and Islamic awakening.
