Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ Wins Busan Best Film Award; Qualifies For Oscars Consideration

Majid Majidi’s film Midday Meal won the Best Film Award at the Busan International Film Festival closing ceremony. This victory automatically qualifies the production for submission to the Oscars Best International Feature category. Set in a rural village, the drama focuses on a school teacher. Director Majid Majidi dedicated the prize to the people of Iran. Other honors included Lee Yun Chan as best director, while Zhou Xun and Kashun Himeno received acting awards at the event.