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Cinema of Iran

Jury president Darren Aronofsky holds the Golden Bear for Best Film for the film "Taxi" by Jafar Panahi as he stands between presenter Anke Engelke and festival director Dieter Kosslick at the awards ceremony of the 65th Berlinale International Film Festi
Arts
Banned from filmmaking, this Iranian director ignored his government — and it’s paying off
Leila Hatami and Peyman Moadi in "A Separation."
Arts, Culture & Media
How do you tell a story in a film, if your characters can’t touch, kiss or embrace?
Arts, Culture & Media
Despite international success, Iranian film industry under fire at home
Arts, Culture & Media
Iranian-American Band The Yellow Dogs Leave Tehran for Brooklyn, and Greater Freedom
Lifestyle & Belief
‘A Separation’ Marks First-Ever Oscar for an Iranian Film
Arts, Culture & Media
Iranian Film ‘A Separation’ Wins Worldwide Acclaim
Global Politics
Iranian Director in Exile
Global Politics
Iranian reporter on the US presidential race
Global Politics
Jafar Panahi’s symbolic presence at Berlinale