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Post by MagdaFR on Nov 12, 2023 11:02:19 GMT
There is no Q&A afterwards though but a review.
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Post by jbc12 on Nov 12, 2023 11:16:47 GMT
That's very progressive and genuinely unexpected! Awesome news.
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 12, 2023 16:02:54 GMT
I guess it depends who control that cinematheque but if it’s controlled by the government (which it’s probably questionable considering the theme of the film), I doubt he would be “chuffed” considering that he recently has signed letters condemning the treatment of artists like Jafar Panahi and others. Years ago, he also signed a letter condemning women’s treatment in Iran. I would like to believe he understands a little about the situation in the Middle East!
Jane Campion also protested Iran government recently at the Venice Film Festival but, at the next day, she and the rest of the jury (including a Palestinian actress) posed with some Palestine flags and angered some Iranian dissidents who were offended for what they saw as a contradictory frivolous act pro-Hamas/Iran and an example of Western stupidity. So… it’s complex!
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 12, 2023 16:45:12 GMT
This reminds me that apparently when The Satanic Verses was originally published, it was freely sell in Iran, according to a book about the case written by Kenan Malik. It was controversial only in the UK until the ayatollah and his team thought they could use a polemic to distract from the country’s crisis they were suffering during then Iraq-Iran war! I googled the place and they have shown American movies and presented female artists before. At least, one member of their staff was arrested some time ago. It was established during the reformist Mohammad Khatami government. EDITED, Here is an article about the letter signed by BC. I think the document itself was on a those “causes” sites, www.iranintl.com/en/202212120217 |
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Post by MagdaFR on Nov 13, 2023 17:09:22 GMT
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 14, 2023 1:09:13 GMT
I hope things change in Iran soon. Best wishes to Iranian BC’s fans!
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