Upon hearing the setup of Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s latest film, one might be forgiven if they immediately begin ...
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In this arts24 episode, we talk to fugitive director Mohammad Rasoulof about his powerful Iranian film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, a brazen and startling picture about the misogyny and theocracy in ...
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The Independent Iranian Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has praised a shift in filmmaking in Iran towards “defying censorship ...
Despite the efforts of the repressive regimes in Iran and Afghanistan, women are taking bold actions to defend their rights.
Film reels haven’t stopped turning for two decades, and this year, WIFF 2024 promises its biggest celebration yet. The ...
If the audacious Jacques Audiard musical does win, it'll be the first international Oscar for France in more than 30 years ...
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad ...