AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Tromsø International Film Festival
Rotterdam International Film Festival
São Paulo International Film Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival
Won, Special Jury Prize
Feature Film for One More Day (2000)
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
A career in independent cinema recognized by international festivals, critics and juries.
CINEMA
WITHOUT
COMPROMISE
Across fiction and documentary, Babak Payami’s films have been recognized for direction, artistic achievement, political insight and their commitment to human experience. This archive brings the complete record into focus—film by film.
BEST
DIRECTOR
Venice Film Festival recognition for Secret Ballot—the defining achievement within an exceptional festival run that also included the UNICEF, NETPAC, OCIC and Pasinetti awards.
SECRET BALLOT
Silver Lion — Best Director · UNICEF Award · NETPAC Award · OCIC Award · Pasinetti Award — Best Film
WonGolden Lion
NominatedPilar Miró Award — Best New Director
WonGolden Spike — Best Film
NominatedSpecial Jury Award — São Paulo · FIPRESCI Special Mention — London · NETPAC Special Mention — Rotterdam · Jury Award, Best Feature — Newport
WonTokyo FILMeX Grand Prize · São Paulo International Jury Award
Nominated“Beautifully shot…a wry look at the difficulties of making democracy work in present-day Iran.”Explore the film →
SILENCE BETWEEN TWO THOUGHTS
Woosuk Award — Indie Vision
WonFIPRESCI Prize
WonGrand Prize
NominatedONE MORE DAY
Best Artistic Contribution Award
WonTokyo Grand Prix
NominatedSpecial Jury Prize — Feature Film
WonPrize of the City of Torino — Best Feature Film
Nominated752 IS NOT A NUMBER
Cinema for Peace Dove for Justice
NominatedPeople’s Choice Award — Documentary, third place
RecognizedDocumentary Competition — Best Documentary Feature
Nominated