Iranian cinema
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Fajr International Film Festival
Tehran meets Hollywood
Iranian actors, Indian directors and a Hollywood icon have come together in Tehran at Asia's oldest film festival. Theresa Tropper spoke with the festival's director, Reza Mirkarimi
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Berlinale 2018: Iranian film "Khook"
When heads roll
A film director desperate to be on a serial killerʹs hit list, AC/DC and Instagram likes: with his absurdist comedy, Mani Haghighi breaks with all the conventions associated with Iranian cinema. By Elizabeth Grenier
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Ali Soozandeh's film "Tehran Taboo"
Nothing but taboos
German-Iranian director Ali Soozandeh says that he made the film "Tehran Taboo" in order to "break the silence". In doing so, however, he has sketched a portrait of Iran that is almost unbearable, especially for the critical viewer with a knowledge of Iran, says Massoud Schirazi
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Award-winning Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi
Watching the foundations crumble
How does human fragility express itself in a rigid social system? Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi′s "The Salesman" reveals the precariousness of urban middle-class life in the Islamic Republic. By Jasmin Astaki-Bardeh
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"Raving Iran" - a film documentary
Agents provocateurs
The film "Raving Iran" tells the story of the Iranian DJ combo "Blade & Beard". Anoosh and Arash produce house music and organise wild parties in Tehran and other more isolated locations in Iran. By Rene Wildangel
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Silent and moving images from Abbas Kiarostami
Abbas Kiarostami was a globally renowned film maker and photographer from Iran. His work was recognised at numerous international festivals.
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Obituary: the Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami
Pioneering spirit
Acutely aware of the never-ending potential of the silver screen: the Iranian film directorr Abbas Kiarostami is dead. By Ekkehard Knorer
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Death of acclaimed Iranian film director: 4 July 2016
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Iranian feature film "Lantouri"
A society in close-up
Iranian film director Reze Dormishian's third film is a powerfully articulated indictment of some of his country's more dubious and controversial practices, such as the execution of children and adolescents, horrific acid attacks and retributive justice. By Rene Wildangel
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Germany′s Berlinale
Where film meets reality
As refugees have dominated the news in recent months, Berlin's International Film Festival is also focusing on their stories. It's not just a politically correct trend: the event's social commitment has deep roots. By Jochen Kurten
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Interview with the Iranian filmmaker Ayat Najafi
"Freedom starts in the mind"
In his two documentary films, Ayat Najafi has focused on women who are fighting for change in Iran. Marian Brehmer talked to him about his projects and the difficulties faced by Iranian filmmakers
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A taxi ride through Tehran
This is a taxi ride like no other: Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi made "Taxi" on a shoestring budget. It not only offers a unique and humorous insight into life in Tehran, but also makes a bold political statement. To mark the film's general release in Germany, Qantara.de brings you a series of photos relating to the film and some stills