Israeli-Iranian Movie, Filmed Undercover to Avoid Suspicion, Premiers in Venice
VOA - The first production co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers had to be shot in secret to prevent possible…
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Renowned Iranian Writer, Filmmaker Ebrahim Golestan Dies
VOA - Ebrahim Golestan, a renowned Iranian writer and filmmaker, has died at his home in Britain at the age…
Films Banned, Actors Blacklisted, Directors Prosecuted in Crackdown on Iranian Cinema
Iranwire - In recent days, a number of developments within the realm of Iranian cinema has captured the attention of…
Oscar-Winning American Backs Petition Against Iran Film Director’s Jailing
VOA - Martin Scorsese has backed a petition against the jailing of prominent Iranian movie director Saeed Roustaee for screening…
Sentence against Iranian Filmmaker, Producer Sparks International Outcry
Iranwire - The sentence handed down to Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roostaei and his producer after they showcased a movie at…
Report: Iranian filmmaker Roostaei Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Iranwire - The Iranian judiciary has sentenced Iranian film director Saeed Roostaei to six months in prison on the charge…
Hundreds of Hardline Youth to Join Iran’s Ministry of Culture
Iranwire - The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the Islamic Republic has announced plans for a large-scale shake…
Iran Bans Film Festival Over Poster Of Actress Without Hijab
RFL/RE - Iranian authorities have banned a film festival that put out a publicity poster featuring an actress who was…
Iran Targets Actresses For Hijab Violations With Psychological Punishments Criticized As ‘Insulting’
RFL/RE - Afsaneh Bayegan has become the latest actress to be convicted for her public opposition to Iran's mandatory hijab law after…
Iranian Actresses Summoned for Hijab Violations
Iranwire - In an escalation of pressure on celebrities, the Islamic Republic's judiciary has initiated a subpoena case against two…