Jury report: 2021 FIPRESCI Award

The film we have awarded is a convincing and captivating portrayal of a theater called marriage. Following a couple through a heavy emotional journey, we stay deeply connected with them. In utter sincerity of both positive and negative aspects of human nature, the film transcends its local context and becomes a universal story of relationship dynamics. We are faced with a world full of humor and hardship, but foremostly with people who break stereotypes and refuse compromises. The film critics' prize goes to Makeup Artist by Jafar Najafi!