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Director Leaves Iran After Prison Sentence

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has announced his departure from Iran after being handed a prison sentence for clandestinely creating his latest film. Taking to Instagram, Rasoulof revealed his current whereabouts in a “safe place,” expressing gratitude to those who assisted him

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Iranian Director Rasoulof Sentenced to Eight Years 

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, whose feature film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is set to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival this month, has been sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, a fine, and property confiscation, as confirmed by

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Iran Bans Film Crew From Leaving the Country

Iran banned director Mohammed Rasulof and his crew from leaving the country. Rasulof’s new feature ‘The Seed of the Scared Fig’ was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. On April 30, the crew’s lawyer revealed that