Iranian cinema
Has Trump Tied the Knot between Farhadi’s the Salesman and Oscars?
Iran’s internationally accredited auteur Asghar Farhadi has been caught up at the heart of a controversy over US President Donald Trump’s immigration ban that affects nationals of Iran and six other countries.
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For Hardliner Media of Iran, Sky’s the Limit
Ultraconservative weekly Lasarat once again showed how freedom of speech is realized to its fullest when it concerns hardliner media.
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The Taming of the Rude: Ultraconservative weekly shut down after calling actors “cuckold”
To target non-orthodox appearance of actors and actresses, Lasarat weekly has gone to great lengths. Will it pay the price this time?
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Resting Time for Kiarostami
Iran’s most globally-renowned director will be laid to rest on Sunday, leaving behind a rich cinematic legacy.
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Box Office Breaks Records As Iranians Feel Better
Iranian motion pictures have found a new generation of moviegoers after a long period of what seems in retrospect to be the industry’s Great Depression.
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