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Iranian Director Embraces Foreign Films Amid Turmoil

8/11/2025

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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, honored with the Locarno City of Peace Award, is at a crossroads, considering films in foreign languages as he navigates his identity and the turmoil of his homeland. He passionately underscores the need to portray societal struggles in his art, even as Iranian artists face daunting challenges under oppressive regimes.

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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, honored with the Locarno City of Peace Award, is at a crossroads, considering films in foreign languages as he navigates his identity and the turmoil of his homeland. He passionately underscores the need to portray societal struggles in his art, even as Iranian artists face daunting challenges under oppressive regimes.