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Celebrated Iranian director Jafar Panahi is presented with one of two Cinehill\u2019s honorary Maverick Awards, which rounds off a series of recognitions for authors who have pushed the boundaries of cinematic expression. Jafar Panahi is one of the greatest living directors and winner of major awards at all the world\u2019s major film festivals. In an emotional speech, Panahi expressed his delight with the beauty of Croatia and the uniqueness of Fu\u017eine, pointing out that he will forever remember the friendliness and familiarity experienced at the festival.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThank you, I hope I deserved this\u201d, he modestly said, thanking the organisers. He dedicated the award to the Iranian people who are fighting for freedom. Cinehill director Igor Mirkovi\u0107 highlighted Panahi as one of the greatest directors of today. \u201cThis award is bestowed on filmmakers with a strong artistic, political and personal individuality\u201d, Mirkovi\u0107 said, recalling the time when Panahi was president of the Jury in Exile at this festival, while under house arrest in Iran.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cFor years, we have wanted him to join us at the festival in person, and he is finally here on this stage\u201d, Mirkovi\u0107 added. The audience greeted Panahi with a long applause, and then watched his latest feature It Was Just an Accident<\/em><\/a>, which won the Palme d’Or at this year\u2019s Cannes Film Festival.<\/p>\n\n

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