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Iranian Filmmakers Premiere Protest Documentary at Berlin Festival

2/17/2026

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Iranian filmmakers Mehraneh Salimian and Amin Pakparvar premiered their documentary "Memories of a Window" at the Berlin Film Festival, focusing on the 2022 protests.
The film honors Shirin Alizadeh, who was shot while filming protests.
The filmmakers emphasize capturing events from behind windows to contrast state narratives with real experiences.
They are in the United States on student visas and will join the premiere via video link.

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Iranian filmmakers Mehraneh Salimian and Amin Pakparvar premiered their documentary "Memories of a Window" at the Berlin Film Festival, focusing on the 2022 protests.
The film honors Shirin Alizadeh, who was shot while filming protests.
The filmmakers emphasize capturing events from behind windows to contrast state narratives with real experiences.
They are in the United States on student visas and will join the premiere via video link.