Parliament Speaker Praises Majid Majidi for 'Courageous' Stance at Busan Film Festival

What happened: Parliament Speaker sent a message to filmmaker Majid Majidi on his award at the Busan International Film Festival, praising both his artistic achievement and his public stance.

Source A (Akharin Khabar): The speaker said Majidi’s action on the global stage — described as courageous, intelligent and rooted in national commitment — amplified the value of the award, recalled the nation’s praised resistance and historical steadfastness under oppressive pressures, and reflected both the country’s suffering and resilience. The message said this demonstrated that an authentic Iranian artist is a mirror of truth and a voice for the nation’s ideals. Presenting the prize to the proud and resilient people of Iran, honoring mothers and remembering fallen victims, was framed as a symbol of the inseparable link between elevated art and sincere human and patriotic concerns.

Source B (Khaneh-ye Mellat): In a separate report, the speaker’s message to Majidi said that beyond artistic honor, Majidi’s courageous, intelligent stance rooted in national commitment on the world stage showed that an authentic Iranian artist is a mirror of truth and a voice for the nation’s ideals.