Psychological thriller The Beasts, directed by Spain’s Rodrigo Sorogoyen, won three awards at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, including the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best a…
, including the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best actor for Denis Menochet.
, directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammadreza Vatandoust, who was on hand to accept the award in person.
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