SIFF Golden Goblet Awards announced

The Golden Goblet Awards were held the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Iranian film "Castle of Dreams" was the big winner, taking home three awards: Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Actor.

Cast of the "Castle of Dreams" at the Golden Goblet Awards at the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival, June 23, 2019.[Photo: China Plus]

"Castle of Dreams" tells the story of a father who has been absent for three years, hoping to rebuild his relationship with his children. The Jury of the Golden Goblet Award said the film "shows the truth of life in a narrow space and a limited time," but revealing the truth of life and a surprisingly multifaceted human nature. Director Reza Mirakarimi earned Best Director for his excellent control of the details of the film.

The jury for the 22nd SIFF pose on the red carpet in Shanghai, June 23, 2019. [Photo: IC]

The Jury Grand Prize and Best Actress has gone to a Georgian, Russia and Swedish co-production "Inhale-Exhale." Salome Demuria, the lead actress in the film, won Best Outstanding Performance for her role in a movie which details a story of how a female doctor manages to start a new life after serving time in prison.

The Best Actor Award has been shared by Chinese actor Chang Feng in the film "The Return" and Hamed Saberi Behdad, who performed in the Iranian film "Castle of Dreams".

Chang, who is 96 years old, has been praised by jury for his portrayal of an elderly man who is yearning for his homeland.

English actor and film producer Tom Hiddleston arrives on the red carpet for the closing ceremony of the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF 2019), June 23, 2019. [Photo: IC]

Renowned British actor Tom Hiddleston appeared on the red carpet at the closing ceremony. He and Golden Goblet jury member Wang Jingchun presented the Best Actress award.

The red carpet on Sunday also included Festival ambassador Wu Jing, Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa and Wang Dalu.

The 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival concludes this Monday, June 24, 2019.