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Iranian Actress's Play Amplifies Voices Against Repression

2/18/2026

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Mina Kavani, an Iranian-French actress, addresses Iran's violent crackdown on protesters through her new play, Ma maison est noire, which opens in Paris.
She was forced into exile over a controversial film role and reflects on her experiences while her family remains in Iran.
The play revives the voice of 1960s Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad, a symbol of women's freedom whose works are banned in Iran, highlighting ongoing opposition.

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Mina Kavani, an Iranian-French actress, addresses Iran's violent crackdown on protesters through her new play, Ma maison est noire, which opens in Paris.
She was forced into exile over a controversial film role and reflects on her experiences while her family remains in Iran.
The play revives the voice of 1960s Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad, a symbol of women's freedom whose works are banned in Iran, highlighting ongoing opposition.