President of the Iranian Cinema Organization, has congratulated Majid Majidi on his latest film being named Best Film at the Busan International Film Festival, stating that the success of Midday Meal reflects the continuation of the same dignified, auteur-driven vision that demonstrates a strong understanding of international standards of cinematic form.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Cinema Organization, Raed Faridzadeh’s congratulatory message reads as follows:
In the Name of God, the Source of Beauty and Art
Iran’s name shining at prestigious international events has always been a source of pride and hope for this land. The news that the feature film Midday Meal had won the Best Film award at the Busan International Film Festival brought joy to the entire Iranian film community.
Majid Majidi is a name synonymous with authenticity, dignity, and poetic sensibility in world cinema. His films portray human beings who endure suffering yet remain hopeful. His cinema wins the hearts of audiences beyond national borders without resorting to fanfare or borrowing from foreign, repetitive formulas.
His voice embodies the pride and dignity of a nation that has never bowed to oppression, injustice, or discrimination and has consistently upheld human dignity.
Drawing on the rich cultural heritage of this land, Majidi has consistently translated the innate purity of the human spirit, love, and the spirituality embedded in everyday life into a universal cinematic language. The success of Midday Meal continues this dignified and distinctive artistic vision, one that demonstrates a thorough understanding of international standards of cinematic form while remaining deeply rooted in our Iranian and Islamic cultural heritage.
This prestigious award, at the present juncture, serves as a timely reminder of a clear truth: authentic Iranian cinema remains the country’s most powerful and honest ambassador in crossing borders, countering distorted portrayals, and engaging in dialogue with the world.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Majid Majidi, our country’s creative and distinctive filmmaker; the talented and dedicated cast and crew of Midday Meal; and all the esteemed members of the Iranian film community. May the light of Iranian national cinema continue to shine brightly on the international stage and endure for generations to come.