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human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Defiant Message: Iranian People Will Overcome

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered her acceptance speech through her children at a ceremony in Oslo. In her speech, Mohammadi praised the determination of the Iranian people to dismantle the despotism of the Islamic Republic's regime. She highlighted the impact of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and called for Western governments to support democracy in Iran. Despite increasing restrictions on communication and her escalating prison sentences, Mohammadi's children expressed their commitment to the struggle for freedom and democracy.

via CNN|

#democracy #human-rights #iranian-activist

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Iranian Director Saeed Roustayi Imprisoned for Cannes Film Screening

Iranian director Saeed Roustayi has been sentenced to six months in prison, with a suspended sentence of five years, for screening his film "Leila's Brothers" at the Cannes Film Festival without authorization. Roustayi and his producer Javad Noruzbegi were found guilty of "contributing to propaganda of the opposition against the Islamic system." The film, which won the FIPRESCI prize, focuses on an Iranian woman navigating corruption and international sanctions. Roustayi's acceptance speech, dedicated to the victims of a tower collapse in Iran, angered authorities who subsequently banned the film in the country. Roustayi and Noruzbegi join a growing list of Iranian filmmakers facing repercussions from the authoritarian regime, including Jafar Panahi and several prominent actresses.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#cannes-film-festival #entertainment #film-censorship