Mahmoud Kalari will co-chair the jury of the "Golden Apricot" Regional Competition.
23-06-2026 15:27:52 | Armenia | Culture
World-renowned operator Mahmoud Kalari will co-chair the jury of the "Golden Apricot" Film Festival's Regional Competition.
Among the guests of the "Golden Apricot," the pioneers of the new Iranian cinema have regularly appeared, including Abbas Kiarostami, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Jafar Panahi, and Asghar Farhadi. Now the audience will see the man who, with a camera in hand, has filmed many of the masters' films.
Since the 1980s, Kalari has participated in the creation of more than sixty films, and his photographic works have been exhibited in various corners of the world.
Farhadi's "A Separation," Panahi's "Offside," Dariush Mehrjui's "Leila," Kiarostami's "The Wind Will Carry Us" are just a few of the famous films that Mahmoud Kalari has helped bring to life.
The 23rd International "Golden Apricot" Film Festival in Yerevan will take place from July 12 to 19, 2026. This year, the festival will present competitive and non-competitive programs from various countries around the world, as well as films from prestigious international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, and other leading film platforms.
During the festival, internationally recognized filmmakers, directors, actors, and industry professionals will arrive in Armenia to share their experiences and art with the Armenian audience, creating a unique platform for dialogue, new ideas, and cultural exchange.
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