“A Hero” is directed by Asghar Farhadi, two-time Oscar winner in the foreign language films category, winner of the Golden Bear in Berlinale, as well as the Grand Prix in Cannes, and produced by Alexandre Mallet-Guy, in its latest premiere after screenings in prestigious world festivals, will be shown in the “World Vision” section of the 8th round of Duhok International Film Festival in Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran Press reported.
Based in Iraq, Duhok International Film Festival is a trusted member of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Australia known as Asian Oscars, introducing global films in this cinematic event.
Jury members of “World Cinema” competition category in this festival will grant a statue, a plaque, and Yılmaz Güney’s $10,000 award to best feature film, $5000 to best director, $5000 to the best international short film, $5000 to new talent, jury’s special $1500 award to best short and the French Goethe Institute’s $5000 award to best international documentary.