Iranian filmmakers are not passive. They fight whenever they can, as creative expression means a lot to them. The restrictions and censorship in Iran are a bit like the British weather: one day it's sunny, the next day it's raining. You just have to hope you walk out into the sunshine.
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Asghar Farhadi Quote
“It's not some big event that creates the drama, it's the little things of everyday life that bring about that drama.”
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