Iran

Will "A Separation" Oscar Win Hurt or Help Iranian Cinema?

It's practically a forgone conclusion that "A Separation," Asghar Farhadi's incisive examination of domestic and class struggle in Iran, will win the award for Best Foreign Language Film at the forthcoming Oscars. As I've mentioned before, the film reveals universal truths abou...

My Two Cents on the Oscars

Admitting to limited interest in the Academy Awards, per se, I am, however, very interested in Best Foreign Language Film, Best Documentary and Best Animated Feature this year

Iran's Hardliners Shutter Filmmakers' Guild

At a time when Iranian cinema is once again being heralded for its artistry and universal appeal -- with the release of Asghar Farhadi's "A Separation" and expatriate Rafi Pitts' "The Hunter" -- the country's Culture Ministry is taking a controversial move in closi...

How an Iranian Filmmaker Risked Everything

We all know filmmaking can be risky, but rookie filmmaker Hossein Keshavarz went beyond the call of duty with "Dog Sweat." Leading up to the 2009 elections in Iran, the Iranian American writer/director took to the streeets of Tehran to shoot a drama clandestinely.

"My Tehran For Sale" Actress Released; Flogging Sentence Commuted

Makhmalbafs, Ghobadi, Shirin Neshat Call for Iran Film Boycott; Sanction Industry Officials

Iran Bans "Absolutely Tame Is A Horse"; Forces Chicago Fest Cancellation

Iranian filmmakers banned from travel; Michael Moore travels to Iran?

"Circumstance's" Maryam Keshavarz Faces Threats, Fears DVD Release