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The first edition of the Zarifa Feature and Short Film Festival will take place in Paris from June 19 to 21 . 2026
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8+1 Golden Statues of the Best at the ZARIFA International Film Festival Paris 20-21 June 2026
The first edition of the Short Films festival will be held on 19 June 2026
Each year, a golden statuette is presented to a veteran artist in the field of cinema for lifetime achievementpresented on the day of the feature film festival. In addition, a statuette is presented to a distinguished artist in the Academy Concerts section.
Singer or Musician.
The Chevalier
Singer or Musician The Chevalier Award - a symbol of artistic courage and struggle - is awarded annually to a filmmaker of exceptional courage who dares to portray the unvarnished truth from within closed and dictatorial societies, illuminating the struggle for social freedom, human rights and the enduring fight for democracy.
About the Statue
Aynaz AGHASI
Is a talented young Iranian actress who shined in the short film (Amen) and showed his talent in the film (In the midst of Taliban). This actress is a product of Zarifa Academy's talent discovery. we hope to see her films on prestigious festivals and on the red carpet of Zarifa in the near future.
Zarifa Academy wishes her the best.
ACADEMY ZARIFA
Design by: Sepehr GHASEMI