In accepting the award Beiraghi thanked Iranian women for inspiring the film saying "the girls and women of Iran don't need anyone's pity. They deserve appreciation, respect, and a standing ovation."
Christian Swegal's "Sovereign" dramatizes the true story of sovereign citizens Jerry and Joe Kane during their 2010 flight from law enforcement that ended in gunfire.
Jonathan Glazer stated, "All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say look what they did then, rather look at what we do now." His remarks connect historical events to current social issues, emphasizing the continuity of dehumanization processes and the implications of occupation.
Eva Victor's debut feature presents a chilling yet economical portrayal of the aftermath of sexual assault through the experiences of Agnes, an English PhD student.
"I love Rose. A lot of people don't like Rose, but I like Rose," the 66-year-old says in her sharp yet soft Irish lilt, a light rebuff softened with a laugh.
The exhibition brings together two large-scale film works, More Sweetly Play the Dance (2015) and Oh To Believe In Another World (2022), playing sequentially across a seven-screen installation.
Irène Drésel's score subtly shapes the atmosphere of the film, underscoring the relentless and exhausting daily routine of Julie, a single mother navigating work and childcare responsibilities.
Jonathan Bailey's journey in acting progressed from his early debut in A Christmas Carol at age seven to achieving fame as Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton, a project that transformed his career.