TEHRAN -- Two award-winning Iranian films “Salesman” by Asghar Farhadi and “The Daughter” by Reza Mirkarimi will be screening in the official competition of the International Film Festival of Valladolid (Seminci), which will be held from October 22 to 29.

“Salesman” is Iran’s submission to the 89th Academy Awards in the best foreign language film category. The film brought Farhadi the award for best screenplay and the Palme d’Or for best actor for Shahab Hosseini at the 69th Cannes Film Festival this year.  

“The Daughter” has scooped awards for best film and best actor, won by Farhad Aslani, at the 38th Moscow International Film Festival. 

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