Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Two films captivated audiences at the Middleburg Film Festival, resulting in a tie for the coveted audience award.
Edward Berger’s religious thriller “Conclave” and Tim Fehlbaum’s historical drama “September 5” both took home the audience award at the Virginia-based festival.
Meanwhile, R.J. Cutler’s “Martha,” an intimate look at business mogul Martha Stewart, earned the audience award for best documentary.
Mohammad Rasoulof’s Iranian political thriller “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” claimed the top spot for best international feature. “Conclave,” proving to be a crowd favorite, secured its second audience prize on the festival circuit, having previously won at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
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