Festival of films from Iran lands as awards talk buoys Jafar Panahi's controversial film

The director's 'It Was Just An Accident' is a highlight at this year's festival taking place at MFAH, Rice Cinema and Asia ...
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Turkish Auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan Sparks Backlash for Reportedly Planning to Attend Government-Run Iranian Film Festival

Turkish auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan, winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or in 2014 for “Winter Sleep” among many other accolades, has come under fire from the Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) ...
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Nuri Bilge Ceylan Responds to Backlash Over Attending Government-Run Iranian Film Festival: This ‘Should Not Be Interpreted as Support’ for Regime

Turkish auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan has responded to criticism regarding his participation in Iran‘s government-run Fajr Film Festival, saying that it should not be considered a show of support for the ...
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Martin Scorsese Embraces Jafar Panahi, Urges Streamers To Support Iranian Filmmakers – New York Film Festival

The intense mutual admiration of Martin Scorsese and Jafar Panahi was evident today as the American and Iranian directors embraced at length. Panahi bowed to “a god of cinema.” Scorsese challenged ...
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Over 30 countries attend 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival

TEHRAN, 12 December (BelTA - IRNA) - The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Verite, has attracted participation from filmmakers representing more than 30 countries ...