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Women
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Does Iranian Cinema Construct Its Own Cinematic Veil for Women? Pulling Back Hijab in Recent Films

Womanhood is shaped by cultural and social structures, exemplified by the significance of hijab in Iran.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Stellan Skarsgard, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard | Features | Roger Ebert

KVIFF will honor notable actors while showcasing important films, including the Iranian film "Bidad" that tackles women's rights.
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Iranian sports drama 'Tatami,' mother-daughter drama 'Hot Milk,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film 'Tatami' explores the unique challenges faced by Iranian women athletes in judo, highlighted by powerful visual storytelling.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

Iranian cinema uniquely combines artistic expression and political commentary, thriving despite censorship.
#film-analysis
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

How "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Subverts the "Save the Girl" Trope | Features | Roger Ebert

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' subverts the 'father savior' trope, exposing deeper systemic issues and the moral dilemmas faced under a patriarchal regime.
more#film-analysis
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on "The Sealed Soil" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Sealed Soil reflects a young woman's struggles against societal norms amid Iran's transition from tradition to modernity.
#jafar-panahi
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A Simple Accident review Jafar Panahi takes us on a nightmare trip into a land of bribes and brutality

Jafar Panahi's latest film confronts state violence while showcasing resilience, navigating censorship and societal norms despite ongoing repression.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A Simple Accident review Jafar Panahi takes us on a nightmare trip into a land of bribes and brutality

Jafar Panahi's latest film confronts state violence while showcasing resilience, navigating censorship and societal norms despite ongoing repression.
more#jafar-panahi
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Woman and Child review drama of rage and pain in the Iranian marriage market

The film explores themes of gender dynamics and emotional complexity amid urban life in Iran.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'It Was Just an Accident' Review: Five Iranian Dissidents Debate Killing Their Former Torturer in Jafar Panahi's Breathless Moral Thriller

Jafar Panahi's new film reflects his personal prison experiences, highlighting the moral struggles of a man confronted with his traumatic past through a kidnapped torturer.
Independent films
#censorship
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.
The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.
The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.
more#censorship
fromVulture
5 months ago

Abbas Kiarostami's Humanist Legacy Lives on in Universal Language

"A core aspect of Iranian cinematic tradition is a sense of curiosity - a tendency to consider both sides of a story, and both the real and the surreal."
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