TEHRAN – Mehraveh Sharifinia, the star of Iranian director Ghazaleh Soltani’s drama “Wander about Me”,  has been selected as best actress at the 8th Bridges International Film Festival in Greece.

Sharifinia portrays a woman from the capital city of Tehran who chooses to follow her dreams on the verge of turning 30.

The festival took place in Corinth from October 12 to 18 and Nafplio from October 19 to 22.

The best actor award went to French actor Benoit Chauvin for his role in “The Ones Who Stay”.

“Four Chinese Poems” by director Cui Ren also received awards in several categories, including best film design, best film edit and best set.

The award for best art film was presented to “Impromptu” by Gio Kaptra from Italy.

Photo: Actress Mehraveh Sharifinia acts in a scene from “Wander about Me” by Ghazaleh Soltani

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