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Amir Azizi's 'Inside Amir' Wins GdA Award at Venice

9/6/2025

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Amir Azizi’s film "Inside Amir" won the GdA Director’s Award at the 2025 Venice Days.
The film explores emigration through Amir, a young man in Tehran considering a move to Italy.
The award includes a €20,000 cash prize for the filmmaker and distributor.
Jury head Dag Johan Haugerud praised the film's themes of everyday life and belonging.
"Bearcave," about two queer women in Greece, received the Europa Cinemas Label award.
"Memory" and "A Sad and Beautiful World" shared the People’s Choice Award, each earning 77.4% of audience votes.

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Story summary

Amir Azizi’s film "Inside Amir" won the GdA Director’s Award at the 2025 Venice Days.
The film explores emigration through Amir, a young man in Tehran considering a move to Italy.
The award includes a €20,000 cash prize for the filmmaker and distributor.
Jury head Dag Johan Haugerud praised the film's themes of everyday life and belonging.
"Bearcave," about two queer women in Greece, received the Europa Cinemas Label award.
"Memory" and "A Sad and Beautiful World" shared the People’s Choice Award, each earning 77.4% of audience votes.