A frame from Guardian of the Field (2026).
Producer, Guardian of the Field (2026)

Mehdi Faraji

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Iran (from their AFIN films)

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From the Judges, on Guardian of the Field (2026)

From the Judges, on Guardian of the Field

A rural setting rendered with outstanding cinematography anchors this thriller, the landscape and its locations carrying a real sense of place. The lead performance holds the emotional weight of a man spiralling from one bad decision into the next with authenticity and conviction, and the supporting work is grounded alongside it. Tension and intrigue build steadily across the whole runtime, making for a confident, gripping piece of storytelling that held the panel's attention from beginning to end.

Curated, anonymised highlights drawn from the judges' notes.

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AFIN recognition card for Mehdi Faraji: Mehdi Faraji, AFIN Award Nominee
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