As the Reykjavik International Film Festival wrapped up this past Sunday, the Icelandic fest celebrated artistic achievement by honoring Costa-Gavras and Shirin Neshat earlier in the week. Iranian artist Shirin Neshat was honored with the Creative Excellency Award and also had an exhibit of her video and photography work on display at The National Gallery of Iceland. Greek filmmaker Costa-Gavras received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of politically charged films.
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