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Shohreh Aghdashloo wins Lifetime Achievement Award and Mahnaz Afshar wins Best Asian Actress and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” Honored at Septimius Awards 2025 — Iranian Winners Shine in Amsterdam
The Tuschinski Theater in Amsterdam was the epicenter of cinematic celebration on September 4, 2025, as the Septimius Awards paid tribute to a trio of extraordinary Iranian talents. The prestigious ceremony, revered for its global perspective, bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award upon the incomparable Shohreh Aghdashloo, honored "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" with the Best Asian Film award, and recognized Mahnaz Afshar as Best Asian Actress for her role in "A Date In November." These accolades not only mark personal milestones but also stand as powerful testaments to the enduring strength and influence of Iranian cinema on the world stage.
By MarqueeNarrative4 months ago in Geeks
Jurassic World: A Promising Rebirth or a Familiar Rehash?
When the Jurassic World: Dominion credits rolled, a collective sigh of relief and, for many, a sense of finality was palpable. The trilogy had concluded, but the dinosaur saga, now a global phenomenon, felt more apathetic than ever. Enter Jurassic World Rebirth, a title that, from its inception, promised to revitalize a franchise bogged down by its own ambition. With the return of original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp and the visually masterful Gareth Edwards at the helm, the hype was undeniable. The question, however, remained: could this film live up to its name, or was it destined to be another echo of a bygone era? The answer, as it turns out, is a complicated mix of both.
By MarqueeNarrative4 months ago in Critique
