Reported 6 months ago
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof escaped Iran after being sentenced to eight years in prison for his film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," which critiques the Iranian regime. The film explores the judiciary system in Iran amidst protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, incorporating real footage from cell phone videos. Rasoulof's female actors faced harassment, with some leaving Iran for safety. Despite the risks, Rasoulof believes in continuing to tell Iranian stories and calls for international support against the regime's repression of artists. He predicts the regime's downfall and urges the international community to act against their oppression.
Source: YAHOO