A widely-shared photo of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and a human rights lawyer posing with a banner simply condemning “killing” in Gaza has caused controversy in Iran. A widely-shared photo of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and a human rights lawyer posing with a banner simply condemning “killing” in Gaza has caused controversy in Iran. […]
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Iranian film, actress score nominations for French awards
Asghar Farhadi’s The Past has been nominated in five categories for France’s Cesar Awards, while Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani has also been nominated in the female newcomer category for her role in Afghan filmmaker Atiq Rahimi’s Sang-e Sabour. The Cesar Academy announced the 2014 nominees on Friday January 31 in 22 categories. At the […]
Farhadi’s “The Past” gets Golden Globe nomination
Asghar Farhadi’s latest film, The Past, has been nominated for the best foreign language film at the Golden Globe Awards. The nominees for the 71st Golden Globe Awards were announced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on December 12. Farhadi’s The Past will compete with: Blue is the Warmest Colour, the French film and […]
Iran’s “Le Passe” Submitted For Oscar Consideration
Iran has submitted “Le Passe,” the latest film from director Asghar Farhadi, for consideration as best foreign language film in the U.S. Oscar Awards. The submission comes despite opposition from conservatives, who say the film is too French. “Le Passe” tells the story of an Iranian man who returns to France after four years […]
Oscar-winning director summoned by authorities
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi must appear before Iranian authorities to provide “certain explanations,” Iranian media report. ILNA states that Farhadi’s passport was briefly confiscated when he entered the Imam Khomeini Airport on Tuesday July 9. ILNA writes: “It appears that Farhadi has to appear at a certain location indicated by airport officials to provide […]