Cinema of Iran

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Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ Wins Oscar, Director Absent In Protest

Iranian film "The Salesman" on Sunday won the Oscar for best foreign language film, with director Asghar Farhadi...

Headlines

London Open-Air Screening Backs Oscar Boycott Director Farhadi

Thousands of film buffs were expected to gather in London's Trafalgar Square Sunday for a screening of "The Salesman"...

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Jodie Foster and Michael J Fox Lead Anti-Trump Protest

Jodie Foster and Michael J Fox have led an anti-Donald Trump protest two days before the Oscars in Los Angeles. The...

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Iranian Oscar Contender To Screen In Trafalgar Square Before Ceremony

An Iranian Oscar contender impacted by President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban is to have an open-air...

Headlines

Iranian Women Dressed As Men Barred From Football Game

Eight Iranian girls who disguised themselves as boys to attend a football match despite an official ban were prevented...

International

Oscars Organisers Dismayed By US Entry Ban

Oscars organisers have said it is "extremely troubling" that the makers of an Iranian film nominated for an Academy...

International

Oscars Chiefs Dismayed Over US Entry Ban

Oscars organisers have said it is "extremely troubling" that the makers of an Iranian film nominated for an Academy...

International

Iranian Director Might Not Attend This Year’s Awards

President Donald Trump's “Muslim Ban” enacted on Friday could prevent Iranian director Asghar Farhadi from...

International

Iran Actress To Boycott Oscars Over ‘racist’ Visa Ban

The Iranian star of the Oscar-nominated film The Salesman said on Thursday that she would boycott the awards in protest...